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

greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs.

I was at 135 g protein before dinner, no meat or fish. I use vitasport Pro-7 protein (34g per 150 cals), and because today was a long day at work, I also had a protein bar, although I don't make a habit of having them. Usually I can hit 110-120 no problem.

pst thats all from animals

You really don't need 120g a day in the first place, so maybe that could be your problem. Too much protein can be a bad thing, and most people are unaware of that.
I'm vegan and I eat nuts, beans, tofu, boca burgers, oats, peas, brown rice, and on occasion I'll drink a protein shake or eat a bar if I feel like I need more. Since you are vegetarian you can also get protein from eggs and dairy, though I would stay away from anything high in fat. When I was vegetarian I would eat fat free cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and egg whites.

You really don't need 120g a day in the first place, so maybe that could be your problem. Too much protein can be a bad thing, and most people are unaware of that.
I'm vegan and I eat nuts, beans, tofu, boca burgers, oats, peas, brown rice, and on occasion I'll drink a protein shake or eat a bar if I feel like I need more. Since you are vegetarian you can also get protein from eggs and dairy, though I would stay away from anything high in fat. When I was vegetarian I would eat fat free cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and egg whites.

I would agree with this. There is research out there to indicate that too much protein, especially animal protein, can contribute towards disease and a shorter lifespan, though of course, it is up to anyone what research they believe as I am sure there might be research that contradicts that... Not that I have found any. It might depend on activity level as to how damaging an excess of protein might be. I am not fussing so much over it these days, as long as I get in 60-70g.

Dear Smiley,

How are you today? I've recently started doing a vegetarian diet (as much as I can) because of allergies and what feels like a hormone imbalance, so I would love any suggestions you have as well. These are my newly discovered favorites:

Mung beans. 1/4 cup has 12g of protein and you can sprout them yourself with water and a towel. Fun!
Boca Burgers. 120 cals/15g protein. With spicy mustard and tomatoes.

P.S. Ultimately, it is your choice, though I agree with the person whose opinion was that your protein goal is too high.
135g protein=540 cals. I would increase my protein intake steadily over time.
. Also, too much protein breakdown can create a more acidic environment in your body, and acid breaks down
. lots of good stuff.
Emmy

That protein goal does not look too high at all.

^This. If you can find a person who suffered from to much protein I assure you it was leaps and bounds above this. The recommendations on MFP is far to low if you ask me...and a lot of other people...and allot of scholarly articles. The .8g/kg the the American and Canadian guideline recommends was based on structural requirements, it disregarded the use of protein for energy metabolism. If you can move, you need more. If you are over weight, more is better. If you are dieting, more is better. If you exercise, more is better. Put them all together and more is better.

Thanks, i was feeling a little discouraged with everyone saying my goal is way too high..when the reason I made it that high was because I was told that is best for me. gahhh

I have my protein set at 30% of my calories on my MFP, which is what I've been told and seen is the best..

I have the same problem. I never get even close.

I'm a strange sort of psuedo-vegetarian. I stopped eating meat as a little girl because it grossed me out, but I can occasionally stomach a little lean ground beef (maybe once a week). I will also do chicken broth in soup or cooked in rice. But I don't like eggs, cheese, tofu, yogurt, and only have milk with cereal. It's a struggle.