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Starlightdusk
Starlightdusk Posts: 106 Member
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So I'm trying to meet all of the numbers that MFP says I need and stay within my cals, but the one thing I am always low on is protein. I eat lean chicken or turkey for dinner, but I don't really like a lot of meat and red meat makes me queasy. Does anyone have a good source of lean protein that is quick and easy for a snack? How do you all meet your protein number?

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  • smae1980
    smae1980 Posts: 794 Member
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    peanut butter
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
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    I like protein shakes... also nuts but watch the calories and edamame!

    ~Leash :heart:
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
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    low fat cottage cheese!
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Eggs and egg whites, I make myself a scramble most mornings: one egg and one egg white, canadian bacon, lowfat swiss and a little yellow pepper. Very tasty and filling!
  • aorego360
    aorego360 Posts: 2
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    Egg whites, cottage cheese, greek yogurt...all good sources of protein. Try Cliffbuilder Bars too.
  • cdavis1126
    cdavis1126 Posts: 301 Member
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    I buy Aria Protein Powder for women at Trader Joe's and 1 scoop into my oatmeal in the morning with 1/2 cup of blueberries. Jennie O turkey burgers are very good as well. You could also bake some chicken and just have 4 oz for a snack. Careful of the cottage cheese, it's high in sodium. Luna bars are very good snacks as well. My food diary is open to everyone if you want to take a look.
  • Starlightdusk
    Starlightdusk Posts: 106 Member
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    Thank you all for the suggestions, I will be trying many of these out! I am hoping that more protein will help me keep at it longer.

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