I need more Protein....HELP!!!!

DedeeMarie
DedeeMarie Posts: 54 Member
in Food and Nutrition
It's really hard for me to reach my protein goals each day (142 g) which always seems impossible and way under where I know I should be by the end of the day....Suggestions on high protein foods/snacks would really HELP...TIA :bigsmile:
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  • imchicbad
    imchicbad Posts: 1,650 Member
    Protein bars and protein shakes.
  • seena511
    seena511 Posts: 685 Member
    cottage cheese, meats and fish, greek yogurt
  • DedeeMarie
    DedeeMarie Posts: 54 Member
    I guess I need to find protein bars that are not so high in calories though. Because the ones I like actually like and are tasty, are high in calories. I just started eating the Chobani yogurt, that has liek 14 g I think. Can't eat cottage cheese...I tried lol
  • AJL_Daddy
    AJL_Daddy Posts: 525 Member
    meat. lots of meat.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Quest bars are the best I've found for the calorie:protein ratio. Protein shakes are also pretty good.
  • jtannehill75
    jtannehill75 Posts: 37
    get QUEST bars.. they range from 170-200 cals per bar.. have 20 g protein and 16-19 g of FIBER!!! Find them at GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Amazon, and questproteinbar.com

    they are a little pricey.. but WORTH every penny!!!
  • JENNTF
    JENNTF Posts: 78 Member
    cottage cheese, refried beans, and protein bars.
  • dcyr009
    dcyr009 Posts: 93
    Thinkthin protein bars are my favorite. No sugar. You can find them anywhere.
  • kirstyg1980
    kirstyg1980 Posts: 302
    eggs, tuna, cheese, chicken, turkey, in fact any meat, greek yoghurt
  • T_X_L
    T_X_L Posts: 140 Member
    As a morning snack, I mix chocolate whey protein in with plain Greek yogurt, 53g protein in one shot!
  • sunsqueak
    sunsqueak Posts: 13 Member
    Try eggs also :-) ... and fish. Good luck
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    I'm curious why you'd have such a high protein goal daily? I'm pregnant and need 80-100 grams daily, but can't see 142 unless you're doing extreme body building!
  • Glowbee
    Glowbee Posts: 68 Member
    Accidental double post. srry
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Anything that was once an animal - beef, chicken, fish, pork, eggs, bison, venison, etc.

    Most dairy, though higher fats in some dairy may make it a bad choice for people with really low calorie goals. Most have reduced fat/fat free options, though taste/consistency can vary.

    Protein powder.

    .
  • Glowbee
    Glowbee Posts: 68 Member
    Tilapia<<< Chicken, tuna, eggs, protein shake, cottage cheese
  • Lalouse
    Lalouse Posts: 221 Member
    fish. turkey. chicken. beef. eggs.

    Fish and turkey tend to be lower in calories and fat than the rest, but you just need to make protein more central in your meals. Think, you probably eat pasta with some chicken in it. What if you ate chicken with a little bit of pasta on the side?
  • eyeshuh
    eyeshuh Posts: 333
    Meat! Beef jerky is a good snack that is lower calorie. You just have to try and balance out the higher sodium if you're worried about retaining water. Same goes for cheese snacks like string cheese, or those little cheese squares you can buy that are individually wrapped.

    Yogurt is low cal and low sodium and high protein and delicious!
  • prairiewalker
    prairiewalker Posts: 184 Member
    *plain greek yogurt*
    is especially higher than other yogurts and

    *smoked salmon*
    (find it in the seafood department) comes ready to eat and packs on the protein with minimal calories..very yummy!

    Also, I ALWAYS have

    *boiled eggs*
    in my refrigerator so I can peel some eggs and supplement meals & snacks with extra protein...i usually toss the yolks to my dog...but if I've had a full strong weightlifting workout..I eat the whole eggs
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Cheese, nuts and yogurt!

    Oh, and the boiled eggs in the previous post!
  • jamiek917
    jamiek917 Posts: 610 Member
    yep quest bars- or pure protein bars (same protein as quest, less carbs- but not all-natural like quest. i like them both)
    edamame, eggs, meat, nuts, natural peanut butter, yogurt-- you can do it!
  • DoneBroughtSexyBack
    DoneBroughtSexyBack Posts: 190
    Chicken Breast and Egg Whites!
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    That's a pretty high protein goal for you IMO. But just mix in protein shakes here and there. Simple, easy, and no unneeded macros.
  • kristarablue2
    kristarablue2 Posts: 386 Member
    If you open your diary to the public I could probably help more, however meat is the obvious, whey protein drinks, Greek yogurt, eggs, Pure Protein bars have about 20 grams of protein, cottage cheese....you can add protein powder to oatmeal, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese...ect....you may want to look up home made protein bars as they have better ingredients in them. Oh I also cook large quantities of chicken at a time measure them out into 6 oz portions, put them in a sandwich bag and then in a freezer bag and pull them out one at a time as needed very quick and easy protein.

    Good luck!!! You got this!
  • Energizer06
    Energizer06 Posts: 311 Member
    1 cup Fage 0% greek yogurt with fresh fruit (5 strawberries and a packet of Stevia = 130 cal. , 23g protein and taste great. having it right now...lovin it
    Whey protein shake = usually around 140 cal and 30g protein
    Egg whites for breakfast- wife does 3, I do 6
    Chicken , pork, beef, fish, shrimp, tuna
    Just check out my Diary....I pull in over 250g of protein each day.
  • PriceK01
    PriceK01 Posts: 834 Member
    Along with everything else mentioned, chicken breasts, turkey, and tuna. I add protein powder and flax seeds to my oatmeal in the morning, too.
  • namluv
    namluv Posts: 194 Member
    beans and chia seeds - sneak them in anywhere you can. per my .org source I just read today, chia is 2.5 times more protein than kidney beans. Need to get me some. http://myscienceacademy.org/2013/02/19/the-top-10-healthiest-seeds-on-earth/
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    Quinoa, Greek Yogurt, fish, chicken, Big Train Fit Frappe, Pure Protein and Quest Bars, VitaSport 7 Protein drink
  • lauristewart
    lauristewart Posts: 379 Member
    I eat between 130 to 150 g of protein a day. I don't like cottage cheese either, but mix it with the 80 cal Dannon light and fit greek yogurt with a little splenda. Makes it tasty! I also will mix fiber one cereal to get some fiber. I also like the 180 Pure Protein bars, the chocolate is my fav. I like the peanut butter too but it is 200 cal. I eat egg beaters with a slice of fat free cheese every morning on a high fiber tortilla. Those tortillas usually have about 5 g of protein. I make sure I have chicken in my salad at lunch. My snacks are either the yogurt mix or protein bar. Dinner will include 4 to 5 oz of meat. Good luck!
  • DesignGrrl
    DesignGrrl Posts: 147 Member
    I've been using this recipe...

    http://www.barbarabakes.com/2011/06/pressure-cooker-chicken-taco-filling/

    I crunched the numbers in the recipe builder for the quantity of chicken I bought, and 1 cup of this shredded chicken had 47 grams of protein.

    You can do it in a crock pot, too. The pressure cooker isn't essential, but it sure does make it go quickly!
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    String cheese, greek yogurt, and I eat a lot of beans for lunch which helps.

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