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AliceNov2011
AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
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They say women should get .6-1g per pound of lean body mass or your weight (depends who you ask) of protein per day. That puts most of us at least in the ~100g/day category, but MFP sets the default much lower than that. Especially if you are working out, make sure you're getting enough protein. Besides, it keeps you full longer (that's a very good thing)!

(Do you know how to manually override your macros? Carbs, Protein, Fat, etc.?)

Here are my favorite protein sources. What are yours?

1. Fish
2. Eggs
3. Shellfish
4. Greek yogurt/kefir
5. Chicken/turkey/duck
6. Lentils, beans, legumes
7. Braised pork shoulder
8. Tuna fish (canned, extra low sodium)
9. Smooth Operator Peanut Butter
10. Body Fortress whey isolates protein powder (vanilla creme)
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  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
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    Thanks Alice :)

    Chicken
    Shrimp
    Steak
    Tilapia fish
    Ricotta cheese
    Cottage cheese
    Lentils, beans
    Pork
    PB
    Almonds
  • AEB_WV
    AEB_WV Posts: 323 Member
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    What's the protein and clorie content of your powder and do you purchase locally or order? I'm about out of what I use.
  • rjsimpson2002
    rjsimpson2002 Posts: 116 Member
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    I've just bought some impact whey protein powder from myprotein.com because I'm finding it so hard to get enough protein just from the mfp macros!
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
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    What's the protein and clorie content of your powder and do you purchase locally or order? I'm about out of what I use.

    I get Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Isolate from Kroger. I hear they also have it at Wal-mart and lots of other places.

    Nutrition in 1 scoop:

    Calories: 130
    Carbs: 1
    Fat: 0
    Protein: 30
    Sodium: 85
    Sugar: 0

    I like the vanilla mixed in Greek Yogurt. I haven't been eating it very long, but really do like it. They also make shots that taste like un-set strawberry Jello.
  • DianaJaneD
    DianaJaneD Posts: 157 Member
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    1. Quest protein bars (20g protein)
    2. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Vanilla Whey Protein
    3. Salmon
    4. Breakstone's 30% Less Sodium 2% Cottage Cheese
    5. Chobani Yogurt
    6. Starkist Tuna Salad pouch (13g protein)
    7. Chicken Breast
    8. Sargento Sharp Cheddar 2% cheese sticks
    9. Eggland's Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs
    10. Silk Light Vanilla soy mik
  • ajpeardon
    ajpeardon Posts: 25 Member
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    Has anyone else tried the Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt? It doesn't have that "greek yogurt taste" of a lot of the other brands, is fat free and only 100 calories with 10-13 protein grams per cup-which is twice regular yogurt! Vanilla and several fruit flavors too-yummmmm! Try it:)
  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
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    Greek Yogurt
    Cheese
    Eggs
    Cottage Cheese
    Lean beef (love bottom round roast)
    Boston butt (don't eat the fat, but leave it on to cook so it stays juicy)
    Beans (particularly black)
    Salmon (can't seem to cook it myself, but it's my go to when I eat out)
    Chicken breast
    Tuna
  • ajpeardon
    ajpeardon Posts: 25 Member
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    Oh, and one of my naturally thin friends just suggested the egg white egg beaters for breakfast-they really only take as long as toasting a bagel to cook up and I find protein keeps me fuller longer than carbs in the morning. I saute a serving of packaged honey ham in some butter spray then add my eggs and i'm good to go. Today I added a mini babybel light for 50 calories and 6 more protein grams.
  • pedraz
    pedraz Posts: 173
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    Ok, so, if I weigh 112.2 lbs (51kg) I should be eating 67 odd grams of protein a day? doesn't sound like a lot but, I haven't gone there yet to know what it translates to in real food.
  • quiltbugj
    quiltbugj Posts: 89 Member
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    I've found I need more protein than is often recommended - especially for breakfast. My favorite proteins are:
    1. Cottage cheese
    2. chicken
    3. beef
    4. pork (lean)
    5. eggs
    6. salmon
  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,584 Member
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    Peanut butter
    Chobani greek yogurt
    Eggs
    Chicken breast

    Very interesting thread. It's good to see what others are doing.

    Thanks.
  • DMW914
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
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    1.Canned Tuna Fish/Salmon ( low sodium Whole Foods 365 or Trader Joes) or Fresh Tilapia/Salmon
    2.Chicken/Turkey
    3.Beef-ground or roast
    4.Pork- chops or roast
    5.Cheese
    6.Unsweetend Nut milks
    7.Eggs
    8.Shell fish-shimps/crab meat/clams
    9.Raw Nuts
    10.Jay Robbs Protein powder (because it's sweetend w/stevia)
  • marlad33
    marlad33 Posts: 37
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    1) Black Beans
    2) Eggs
    3) Protein Bars (Think Thin Peanut Butter has 20g)
    4) Chicken
    5) Pork
    6) Turkey
    7) Greek Yogurt (loving the Yoplait Greek 100 calories Vanilla)
    8) Cheese
  • AEB_WV
    AEB_WV Posts: 323 Member
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    Trying to incorporate more quinoa as it is a decent source of protein compared to rice...Anyone have any good recipes to share?
    Also eat:

    chicken breast
    salmon (fresh/frozen and in the pouch)
    tuna (fresh/frozen and canned)
    shellfish (shrimp, scallops, mussels)
    white fish - roughy, cod, tilapia etc
    black beans (not canned)
    other beans (pinto, etc) we are trying to cook 1# of some type of bean every 2 weeks which is a lot for 2 people lol
    greek yogurt
    visalus protein shake mix stuff (makes tasty smoothies)
    bocca and black bean burgers (my last attempte @ homemade black bean burgers turned out great!)
  • OhThatBlonde
    OhThatBlonde Posts: 98 Member
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    I don't know how to respond to a post where it copies it in the block ... but I wanted to say thanks Tracy for the info on your Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Isolate protein powder!! That's good for me ... very low carb!! thx!!
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
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    Ok, so, if I weigh 112.2 lbs (51kg) I should be eating 67 odd grams of protein a day? doesn't sound like a lot but, I haven't gone there yet to know what it translates to in real food.

    Between 67-112g.
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
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    Has anyone tried the Healthy Choice frozen greek yogurt? It comes in 100 calorie packs. I love the vanilla!
  • Larisonlj
    Larisonlj Posts: 426 Member
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    I don't know how to respond to a post where it copies it in the block ... but I wanted to say thanks Tracy for the info on your Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Isolate protein powder!! That's good for me ... very low carb!! thx!!
    Hit the 'quote' at the bottom of the comment instead of reply.
  • rainghirl
    rainghirl Posts: 203 Member
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    Being vegetarian makes it a bit harder to get the full protein amount, but it's something I'm working on. Things I currently have to try and boost protein are:

    Eggs
    Lentils & other pulses
    Cheese particularly Feta cheese
    Yoghurt
    Soya milk
    Nuts and peanut butter

    I'm looking into the protein shakes, but am not really sure what's best for me at the moment.

    If there are any other veggies out there, this man's site is very useful http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-protein/ and it gives details of different types of amino acids that go into making up protein and which sources are best for getting those.
  • amflautist
    amflautist Posts: 941 Member
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    Here are my favorite protein sources. What are yours?

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