Increase Protein...

mrydavis

I'm trying to increase my protein, but I always seem to be way under. I eat meat with lunch and dinner and usually my breakfast has greek yogurt or peanut butter. I thought about getting a protein supplement, but so many of them have a ton of carbs! Any ideas? I don't eat fish (I don't like it in any way shape or form and the smell makes me nauseous) so please don't tell me to include fish in my diet lol.

MassiveDelta

none of my protein supplements have more than 2g of carbs

mrydavis

What kinds do you use/suggest? I've looked at a few at the store and most of them have over 20. Granted, this hasn't been at stores known for fitness products. I also have to keep in mind allergies because I'm allergic to many synthesized or artificial products. Do you use whey or another kind? I feel so lost when I look at them, haha like I'm reading a foreign language. I just need some direction

stanvoodoo

Hard to comment without seeing your diary.

But for protein supplements just make sure it is whey protein.

Powders: Jay Robb and Pure Protein

Bars: Pure Protein

Shakes: Premier Protein, Muscle Milk Light!!

Best of Luck!!

Mustang_Susie

Add granola to your yogurt

Josee76

I use dymatize iso 100 and I think the carbs are at 3-4 grams per serving (and carbs aren't bad you know!)

Cottage cheese / 30 grams for 1 cup
Egg whites / 26 grams for 1 cup
Chicken / 8 oz 60-70 grams

km5dx

Some suggestions:

Greek Yogurt, Egg Whites (Egg beaters etc), low fat cheeses (generally hard cheeses)...

For Protein supplements, I like Dymatize Elite which is a bit pricey but I find it very helpful in controlling hunger. I make a shake with about 6oz of skim milk, a Greek yogurt, protein powder, and some ice after a hard workout and it helps stop me from wanting to eat everything in sight....

michellekicks

My protein staples are:

3-4 eggs
a can of tuna
a chicken breast
3/4 cup of cottage cheese
Pure Protein bars
Quest Bars
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey

My protein snacks are:

Beef Jerkey
Cheese Strings
A hard boiled egg

Here's the whey powder I use... http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/100-whey-gold-standard-p-201.html

CLFrancois

100% egg white protein

3dogsrunning

Optimum Nutrition is a pretty popular protein powder (and I like the taste) it has 3 g.

I don't really consider peanut butter a protein source, its more fat.

On top of other suggestions already made - I make turkey meat loaf cupcakes for snacks. Even cut up chicken can be a snack.

MassiveDelta

I cant remember the one I used that was super low it might have been Dymatize but the one im using now is http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/cytosport-muscle-milk-cookies-n-cream-powder-38281711

Its 9g of carbs still pretty low. Carbs arent bad.

MariaLivingFit

I love whey protein.
What about cottage cheese or eggs?

wildfirediva

2 of my recent favorites are:

BlueBonnet Dual Action Protein Powder - Quality Natural Whey + Casein
Made from cows not treated with hormones etc. It only has about 3g of carbs and 27g of protein per scoop. Stevia sweetened but I usually add a bit more.

http://www.bluebonnetnutrition.com/product/323/100%_Natural_Dual_Action_Protein_Powder

I also alternate in a Vegan powder mostly because of the quantity of BCAAs present (which assist with muscle recovery and maintenance):

PlantFusion (Chocolate is my favorite) - The texture comes off a bit chalky to some but I am not too hung up on texture.
It only has about 3g of carbs and 23g of protein per serving. Stevia sweetened but I don't have to add more as I do the one above.

http://plantfusion.us/

I mix both with almond milk and usually doctor both up with a little cinnamon and cardamon (mostly for flavor but they have many health benefits too) .

Generally I take one in the morning, eat my meats, veggies, greek yogurt, eggs etc. for lunch and dinner and often have one shake before AND after a work out (is what I am trying to fit in currently). I have been personally trying to get 40% of my Macros as protein and that puts me at about 120+ g a day. It can get tough, but over all strive to get no less than 100g/day.

You can order both on AMAZON which is often cheaper than getting them at my local chain health food store.

TMcSter

I'm always under my protein too. These suggestions are great.

Renee2817

Unjury protein is excellent, 21 grams protein.

staceypunk

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13002299

I use Giant Sports brand. I like the cookies & creme and vanilla flavors best. The chocolate tastes nice like cocoa powder. I usually mix 1/2 scoop in with my oatmeal in the morning.

h9dlb

reflex instant whey or optimum nutrition 100% whey

FluffyDogsRule

feel free to add me so you can see my food diary. i hit my protein numbers without shakes/bars...i'm not against them, i just haven't had to use them. be careful with low carb protein powders since they use artificial sweetners, hence the low carb. not everyone cares about that, but just in case you do.

Warchortle

You eat less than a portion at any given meal.. to my knowledge 2.5 oz is less than 1 serving size... I make tuna salad with greek yogurt, tuna, curry powder, and whatever diced veggies you enjoy.

turkeyhunter60

Hard to comment without seeing your diary.

But for protein supplements just make sure it is whey protein.

Powders: Jay Robb and Pure Protein

Bars: Pure Protein

Shakes: Premier Protein, Muscle Milk Light!!

Best of Luck!!

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Danny_Boy13

Chicken breast and fish are very high in protein... maybe try adding in more of those...