HOW do I get enough protein??? (vegetarian)

Brad805

Have you tried the Hemp protein powders? I have never tried them (not vegan), but I was researching for a vegan friend and it gets good reviews. It is flavorless so you can pretty much dump a scoop into anything. Getting your protein seems to be the trick for the vegan lifestyle if you want to build muscle. If you try to get the protein by increasing the beans in your diet to aim for the 1 lb/lbm goal many seek it seems hard to stick to your calorie goal.

https://store.nutiva.com/hemp-protein-plus-fiber/

I was reading not long ago on a forum that there is a vegan bodybuilding site. I know you said that is not your goal, but I bet there are lots of good ideas.

Good luck

i_luv_irs

Not quite sure why you'd need that much protein. I'm vegetarian as well and I can get in 70 to 100 grams of protein per day if I work at it. I eat Greek yogurt, oat bran, legumes like lentils and occasionally a Think Thin protein bar. I work out 5 days per week on average. I don't know who told you that one cannot lose weight without eating that much protein but it's not true. I've lost 7 pounds since joining MFP and lost 10 before that. All without stressing about eating massive amounts of protein.
Add me as friend if you'd be interested in seeing my food diary.

Scottjt

I usually have 200-250g of protein a day mostly from whey but also from eggs, brown bread, peanut butter and beans. My advice would be to just have more whey, it's one of the best protein sources there is. Good luck, hope this helps.

msleanlegs

On days I get over 100 grams of protein, my meals include tofu or tempeh, beans, and protein powder (rice or pea).

redraidergirl2009

From your diary it looks like you are living off protein shakes, crackers and cheese.

Personally I think 120 is ridic unless you're training to be a body builder or something maybe..you probably need between 50-70

Try varying your sources, don't rely on protein from one source, many vegetarians make the mistake of getting the bulk of their protein from dairy. Dairy can make your fat intake soar.

Try beans, like black beans, garbonzo beans, pinto beans, baked beans (vegetarian), edamane, ect. Whole grains, quinoa, veggies, oatmeal, ect..If you eat eggs add some in but not too many.

Body builder by no means, but I am doing insanity. And I adjusted my calorie intake and macros according to my TDEE.

I'm not sure how that changes anything? I mean are you Feeling bad not eating 120g of protein? I'd say the only reason to up it would be if you are feeling ill health effects. But like I said, looking at your sources, very little of it is food which tells me you probably don't need that much protein if its such a high amount and you struggle to get it.

GraeKat

Shakeology has a lot of protein in it. www.shakeology.com. Supposedly it tastes better than Herbalife and costs about the same.

bokodasu

The way I do it, when I'm being careful, is to make sure that everything I eat is either a protein or a leafy green vegetable, with a fruit or two thrown in for variety. It's not as tedious as it sounds, but it takes a lot of planning. The benefit, I guess, is that the fats more or less take care of themselves and you can pretty much do whatever you want with them.

Where I get my 100-140 grams of daily protein: protein powder (hemp, soy, pea, vegan blend, sometimes whey), tofu, tempeh, beans, broccoli, other vegetables, almonds, greek yogurt, chia/hemp seeds, nutritional yeast. Less often: cereal, bread, fake veggie meats, cheese, an egg or two every month.

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groversa

I usually have 200-250g of protein a day mostly from whey but also from eggs, brown bread, peanut butter and beans. My advice would be to just have more whey, it's one of the best protein sources there is. Good luck, hope this helps.

WOW, thats crazy! And awesome!

groversa

The way I do it, when I'm being careful, is to make sure that everything I eat is either a protein or a leafy green vegetable, with a fruit or two thrown in for variety. It's not as tedious as it sounds, but it takes a lot of planning. The benefit, I guess, is that the fats more or less take care of themselves and you can pretty much do whatever you want with them.

Where I get my 100-140 grams of daily protein: protein powder (hemp, soy, pea, vegan blend, sometimes whey), tofu, tempeh, beans, broccoli, other vegetables, almonds, greek yogurt, chia/hemp seeds, nutritional yeast. Less often: cereal, bread, fake veggie meats, cheese, an egg or two every month.

This is what I feel like I am doing on days I decide to really work hard to get protein, making sure everything I eat will help..

sciontc2

I eat turkey bacon or lean bacon for breakfast , oakmeal from time to time, lean turkey meats, or ground chicken, cheese, nuts has a lot of protein. look out for high fats in these foods but u can locate low fat too. Black Beans have good protein also. I have been on high protein diet myself

daffodilsoup

I eat turkey bacon or lean bacon for breakfast , oakmeal from time to time, lean turkey meats, or ground chicken, cheese, nuts has a lot of protein. look out for high fats in these foods but u can locate low fat too. Black Beans have good protein also. I have been on high protein diet myself

Turkey and chicken are not plants.

bekah818

Tofu (lots of protein, low calorie, and very low fat)

Beans

Protein shakes (just add water or soy or almond milk)

Almond milk & Soy milk has Protein

Veggie patties!

Go to Whole Foods or Trader Joes and go crazy in there, they have plenty more options

Kaylaef

When I was a Veg, I ate LOTS of COUS COUS! Delicious, filling and high in protien. yum yum yum!

It has 22g of protein per cup dry and 20g of protein per cup when cooked.

Lupercalia

I don't understand how you're having trouble meeting the 120g goal if you're supplementing with whey. I can see how it would be difficult without that, but with the whey shakes you shouldn't struggle at all, especially if you're eating dairy and eggs as well...?

MayaSPapaya

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein. Just another thing you can add in.

groversa

I eat turkey bacon or lean bacon for breakfast , oakmeal from time to time, lean turkey meats, or ground chicken, cheese, nuts has a lot of protein. look out for high fats in these foods but u can locate low fat too. Black Beans have good protein also. I have been on high protein diet myself

Turkey and chicken are not plants.

Lol, thanks.

groversa

When I was a Veg, I ate LOTS of COUS COUS! Delicious, filling and high in protien. yum yum yum!

It has 22g of protein per cup dry and 20g of protein per cup when cooked.

Is it really bad if I say I don't even know what that is... lol

Lupercalia

I looked at your diary and now I understand. Eating the way you do makes it pretty impossible. I think if you focus on eating healthy, whole foods that are protein rich at each meal/snack, you'll do great. Make up for the rest with whatever supplement you're using--that would be whey, I guess. Eggs, greek yogurt, brown rice and beans, lentils, tofu, quinoa, whatever.