Ugh! I'm sorry, but I don't think I can do this!...

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  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    greek yogurt for breakfast everyday. LEARN to like it.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    I picked up ON and I'm really liking the flavor profile.

    I know what you mean about the texture. I drink mine with water and i find it very good.
  • GolfChickPDX
    GolfChickPDX Posts: 12
    I put a small scoop of protein powder in my oatmeal for breakfast. I also use real Greek Yogurt and mix with fresh or frozen fruit. (cuts cown on cost, waste and added chemicals too). even the non-fat has WAY more protein than regular. The protein powder can be mixed into loads of things, there are tons of recepes online for homemade bars!
  • knowwhentoshutup
    knowwhentoshutup Posts: 318 Member
    Try Edamame.
    Increase your serving size of lean protein - like eggs, chicken, tuna, turkey, etc.
    Try to add beans to your diet, especially lentils, but I like black beans, white beans, etc.
    Eat more greek yogurt - which has a higher protein content than standard yogurt. (In our house, we use plain greek yogurt as a replacement where mayo/sour cream is called for.)
    Look for higher protein breads - Brownberry has one that is double protein.

    I always aim for 100 grams of protein a day, and really don't care for the shakes, but use them from time to time.

    (One final note - we have blender bottles that help to keep it less chalky, if you aren't currently using those).
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Why not increase your lean protein intake? Decrease your pasta, potatoes, soups and have more chicken breast or lean burger. You don't have to supplement to protein powder.
  • lilacinfinity
    lilacinfinity Posts: 283 Member
    Hmmm, I'm at 96g protein today (its thursday here already if you want a look) without powder or large amounts of meat. I hit 125 on tuesday, a third of that was from the chicken in my lunch, there was a shake in there that day, but in general, you shouldn't really need one if you're happy to eat meat/dairy.
  • LizL217
    LizL217 Posts: 217 Member
    I didn't like chocolate protein powder either until I started mixing it into hot coffee.
    And a delicious protein mocha was born!
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    bump
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
    If its chocolate and you like coffee - try this:

    ice cubes - water, 1 tsp of instant coffee and your protein powder, blend - proportion the ice and water until it is rich and smooth - too much ice makes it too thick. Or if you drink coffee and have left over coffee from the morning - use coffee with a tad bit of water.

    I use frozen strawberries too - you just have to figure out the right amount of water and ice (or frozen fruit) to make it smooth and not too thick. I add sweet dairy whey and psyllum seed husk to mine to.

    I love my protein shakes and I just buy the pure whey from Walmart - or the NOW from my health food store - I don't really notice much of a difference in taste. The only ones I didn't like as far as taste was shakeology and Herbalife.
  • assblaster69
    assblaster69 Posts: 47 Member
    just mix it with water and use a shaker. if it has lumps buy some other protein powder.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    This stuff is flavored. It's frosted chocolate, or something like that. The taste itself isn't horrible, I think it's the thickness and texture. I might try water next time. Or just half a serving.

    You're in Scotland? When you need more powder try the Whey protein in Holland and Barrett, has a good taste without the grainy texture.

    Also, maybe try half water half milk.
  • mycrobemini
    mycrobemini Posts: 122 Member
    I really like Muscle Milk powder (for the flavor and the protein content). I have chocolate, vanilla, and strawberries and cream currently, and I choose the one that most fits with the other items I'm going to use. I've found that too much ice/frozen fruit makes it really thick and I have to add more water; and that almond milk makes it thicker than if I use 1% cow's milk. You just have to play around with your ingredients until you find the texture/flavor that you want!
  • Jessiebell527
    Jessiebell527 Posts: 110 Member
    Mixing with coffee is DELISH, I use very little ice, I don't like it too thick
  • Tercob
    Tercob Posts: 151 Member
    The milk and the ice are making it super thick. Try mixing it with water and ice. Or even just water.
    OR, if you mix it with milk, do only one scoop and don't blend it, just shake it up really good.


    I use a hand mixer, makes it light and fluffy
  • CarlieeBear
    CarlieeBear Posts: 325 Member
    I've found I like Pure Protien power bars...not the chocolate deluxe flavor...Their peanut butter chocolate and cookie dough flavors are pretty decent...not like a good candy bar, but quite edible. They have 20 grams of protein for about 200 calories. I've decided I should hand the chocolate deluxe ones I have left to people begging at intersections.

    I like that I can have one with me to eat right after working out. I don't have to worry about refrigerating it so I can get my protein ingested right away!

    My requirements for protein bars:

    at least 20 grams of protein
    around 200 cals or fewer
    taste ok

    My other post workout protein source is Hormel's Natural Choice deli meat. Two servings have about 20 g or protein (some have 22 g) for 120 calories. Problem is, they won't stay cold at the gym. Oh...and they taste yummy and have fewer additives than other lunch meats.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    1. The moment you believed you can't, you were defeated. Change your mindset
    2. Looking at your diary, you dont eat a lot of fowl or fish. These are fabulous sources for proteins...as are eggs
    3. While protein is important in many facets of a healthy lifestyle, it's not everything. Your exercise burns are cardio focused, so your macros need not be under dire scrutiny

    Most importantly...stop making the excuse that you cant. You either want this or you dont. So tell us, what is YOU WANT?
  • crushers57
    crushers57 Posts: 3 Member
    Throw some frozen fruit in the blender.....and a teaspoon of vanilla pudding. Makes it tastes better and smoother!
  • shorty1030
    shorty1030 Posts: 1 Member
    I use Isagenix Dutch chocolate protein powder. It's the best I have tried and I have tried a lot of them. This is how I use mine.

    2 scoops Isagenix Dutch chocolate protein powder
    10 oz of unsweetened almond milk
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 packet of stevia

    It has 28g of protein and 8g of fiber, no artificial colors or sweeteners. You can buy it here http://vanny1030.isagenix.com
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    I just started a high-protein meal plan. I haven't done any shakes and don't plan to unless I need a super-quick on-the-go breakfast or something. Feel free to send me a friend request if you want to see my diary and exchange high-protein meal and snack ideas :) I just started Monday and I missed my breakfast today but I still had 79 grams of protein today, and over 100 yesterday and Monday.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    Try some lean protein in place of the steak and beef sometimes. A 6 oz chicken breast is 180 calories and 39 grams of protein with zero carbs and almost no fat.

    Also, try plain greek yogurt in place of the flavored ones. You're upping your calories, carbs, and sugars that way, and you lose out on protein. A 6oz cup of fat free Chobani has 18g of protein, 7 carbs, and 7 sugars for 100 calories. Your average flavored Chobani has only 14g of protein, 22 carbs and 21 sugar for 140 calories.

    Try to get protein with every meal. Eggs and/or meat in the morning, lean meats with lunch, and then more for dinner.

    And look for snacks that are high in protein. You're already eating the Chobani, so switch to the plain on that. Keep the cottage cheese. And if you're okay with the sodium, add in some beef jerky (make sure it's not overly flavored, some brands, like Krave, put in so many flavorings it has more carbs than protein), and some nuts.

    Sample menu (just the protein parts):
    Breakfast - Two eggs and two slices of center cut bacon - 17g protein
    Lunch - 4oz tuna - 20g protein
    Snack - Plain fat free Chobani - 18g protein
    Snack - 1oz beef jerky - 12g protein
    Dinner - 6oz boneless, skinless, chicken breast - 39g protein

    That's 106 grams of protein in 637 calories of food. That leaves you over 1000 calories to fill in with everything else that goes with the protein items.

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