How do you come to your proteins?

xveer22
xveer22 Posts: 93 Member
in Food and Nutrition
According to what people say about the amount of proteins you should eat, I don't eat enough proteins.
How do you come to your 'protein-goal'?
I don't really like the chemical stuff like proteïn-bars, so if you have some recommendations about more natural stuff, please say so :)

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  • krissy_krossy
    krissy_krossy Posts: 307 Member
    I get mine through egg whites, small amounts of cheese, chicken, and some veggies.
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    Lean meats, dairy, nuts, peanut butter and eggs. I make my own protein bars, make muffins etc w/added protein and yes I do protein shakes. I eat close to 150g/day with no issue even on the days I don't have a shake.
  • jowag1541
    jowag1541 Posts: 3
    I drink fruit and protein made by Silk, it's in the milk section of grocery stores.
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    I get mine from:

    lean meats
    eggs/egg whites
    fish including tinned
    0% greek yoghurt

    On lifting days, if I cannot get up to 1g per lb lean body mass figure I do add a diet whey protein shake after my workout.
  • apachebat
    apachebat Posts: 119 Member
    Yeah. I have serious problems meeting my protein goals without going over on my fats.
  • hofdog
    hofdog Posts: 269 Member
    Lean - Beef, Chicken and Turkey
    Tuna and other fish
    Greek Yogurt
    Egg Whites
    Protein Supplement Powder
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    Yeah. I have serious problems meeting my protein goals without going over on my fats.

    You can custom set your own macro goals rather than stick with MFP. I have my Carbs at 35%, my Protein at 35% and my fat at 30%. Healthy fat is your friend do not be afraid of it.
  • apachebat
    apachebat Posts: 119 Member
    Yeah. I have serious problems meeting my protein goals without going over on my fats.

    You can custom set your own macro goals rather than stick with MFP. I have my Carbs at 35%, my Protein at 35% and my fat at 30%. Healthy fat is your friend do not be afraid of it.

    Yes, I do that. I have my macros set to:
    40% Carbs
    30% Protein
    30% Fat

    Still never quite get enough protein and always get too much fat. I'm accepting it's a process and have to make more changes. I've gone from drinking whole milk down to 2%, which was a HUGE transition for me. Next step is going from whole milk to low-fat yogurt, and maybe replacing some of my yogurt with cottage cheese. I do not see myself giving up those egg yolks, they are just too delicious and nutritious. So full of goodness. I try to stay away from deli meats because of the sodium, and opt for nuts for a quick protein boost, but those are full of fat:( Getting better as I go along, but I have more changes to make.
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    nuts, seeds, beans, cottage cheese, spinach, tofu, soya, milk, cheese, peanut butter
  • stormtruck2
    stormtruck2 Posts: 118 Member
    My macros are:
    Carbs 25%-78g
    Protein 55%-172g
    Fat 20%-28g

    I use very lean protein shakes to get my protein and as a meal replacement. I have found some very good tasting ones. As for fats I try to get them as "good" ones, ie fatty fish, nuts, and other sources. I also eat a lot of 0% fat greek yougurt with fruit. In making tuna or chicken salad I use plain Greek yogurt rather than mayo or miracle whip. Anything I would use miracle whip for, I replace with plain Greek yogurt. Feel free to look at my food diary if you wish.
  • supermodelchic
    supermodelchic Posts: 550 Member
    eggs, egg whites, salmon, mahi mahi, tuna, chicken, talapia , low carb protein powder.
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
    eggs, lean healthy meats, cheeses, yogurt.....I do like chocolite triple fudge protein bars (healthsmartfoods.com) - 10 G protein, 10 g fiber, and 95 calories.
  • Razbet
    Razbet Posts: 14 Member
    white meat chicken, ground sirloin, sirloin steak, pork loin, fish, albacore tuna, eggs, 2 % cheese, shrimp
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    It's okay if u go over on protein all because of muscle baby!:wink:
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    eggs, meat, greek yoghurt and the occasional protein shake. I have around 40% of my intake as protein without a lot of hassle.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    chicken breast
    fish
    turkey
    eggs
    it's really not that hard to get protein in. I do protein shakes too. if you're anti protein shakes, then eat protein rich foods.

    you can't build muscle while at a calorie deficit if you're not eating enough protein,and a lot of people I see on here are not eating enough protein.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Mostly via lean meats and eggs.
    The rest come from the little protein here and there in beans, cheese, peanut butter, bread, etc.
    And the rest after that come from protein powder.
  • melonclarinet
    melonclarinet Posts: 163 Member
    Like everyone else said- lean meats, fish, low fat dairy.

    But you can also add beans and tofu to those.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Between the title and your request for "natural" sources, I cannot answer this with a straight face or without getting a strike...
  • fwilson1031
    fwilson1031 Posts: 88
    eggs, chicken, fish and nonfat greek yogurt. I am always over on protein and I am ok with that.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    beans
    quinoa
    greek yogurt
    cheese
    milk
    eggs
    fortified breads/wraps (some have 5-10g per serving)
    soy products (i.e. edamame or veggie burgers)
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Between the title and your request for "natural" sources, I cannot answer this with a straight face or without getting a strike...

    Thank God I am not the only person here with the maturity of a 13 year old boy :)

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