How do you get enough protein?

beautmel

Just got back from my holidays quite a few pounds heavier. Time to get serious! I started weight training just before I went on holiday and want to really get into it now as I think it could really change my shape etc.

One thing though, I REALLY struggle to eat enough protein. MFP says I should have 150g a day. I pretty much never hit this. I hate shakes so no point trying that. Any ideas? How do you get your protein.

Oh, and i HATE eggs. yuk.

skinnyinnotime

Fish and seafood are high in protein.

kristiontheinside

Okay so you don't like protein shakes, but have you ever tried the powder mixed with something else? Like in a recipe? Some people use it in pancake recipes and such. I am sure it could be googled. Greek yogurt is a good way I get protein. Jerky is a good way. Special K protein bars (sold in diet supplement aisle) have ten grams.

150 grams of protein sounds like an awful lot. Have you looked elsewhere for other suggestions?

ericahassinistermotives

You can sneak protein powder into your oatmeal for virtually no taste unless you get the flavored kind.

Or you could try Greek Yogurt. Greek Gods is my favorite.

jennmodugno

Honestly, I get almost all of mine from milk/dairy and chicken at dinner time. If I have a day I can tell I won't hit my goal, I scramble a couple of eggs. Yum!

MissyJessy

i have a very innapropriate answer to this...

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which i should probably not post.....

Anthonydaman

I don't like shakes either, I would rather eat my protein as it is more satisfying. Chicken ,turkey, and beef are all winners in my book. That said 150g a day sounds high, I don't think you need to shoot for that unless you are on a lo carb plan.

JellyRabbit

im pretty much in agreement with what others have said, one thing i do, is protein shakes are horrible on their own, i usually pop a couple of scoops into a smoothie then put it in the blender.. cant taste it then and you dont get them horrible lumpy bits

peanut butter/nut butters are pretty high in protein too but mega high in fat which does suck and such like tofu/soya if you like that kind of thing

I hope that helps x

Mads1997

why so much protein?

CombatGirl93

i have a very innapropriate answer to this...

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which i should probably not post.....

There's always one :laugh:

Valera0466

Bump

MissyJessy

i have a very innapropriate answer to this...

:laugh:

which i should probably not post.....

There's always one :laugh:

It would make for a happy husband or boyfriend lol!!!

M08distel

I am curious as to why your protein needs to be so high. Have you had a gastric bypass? Anyway, if you can handle non fat dry milk, 1/3 cup has 8 grams of protein and it can be added to anything that you would put milk in. Just follow the recipe but then add an extra 1/3 cup dry milk to gain the extra protein.

BonaFideUK

what makes you think 150g protein is high? I currently aim for 250g. Its unfortunate you dislike shakes and egg whites. Its the easiest and probably cheapest protein there is, while still being some of the best. Next I'd say tuna, its about 25g per 100g, pretty cheap. Next would be chicken breasts, its about 27g per 100g. I list it behind tuna because its more expensive.

BackTatJIM

just check my diary any day works

beautmel

Thanks everyone.. I might try and mix some protein powder in with whatever but I still can't imagine liking it. Even just the smell turns my stomach. I LOVE the caramel protein bars but they are very calorific and quite high in fat.

I've started on a strength and weights programme, hence the high protein. I've never had a bypass!

@Missy- there's only so much of that Protein you can take in a week lol!

MissyJessy

HA HA isnt that the truth! i wonder how you would log that....