Need Protein Ideas

darcyinmo
darcyinmo Posts: 129 Member
I just recently changed to TDEE - 20% and changed macros to 40/40/20 (suggested by the Scooby website) and having a heck of a time getting in my protein WITHOUT going over in carbs and/or fat. Any suggestions?

(BTW - my diary is open. I do have bad days and good days, so please keep that in mind. Also I'm trying to increase my caloric intake as scheduling and hunger allows....basically I'm working on it)

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  • kellehbeans
    kellehbeans Posts: 838 Member
    I had a topic like this a few weeks ago. You're pretty much going to get the same answers: good sources are nuts, beans, meats (especially chicken - low in fat too!), fish (tuna!), seafood, legumes, greek yoghurt, cottage cheese and other cheeses. Also, there is whey protein, but I tend to keep away from those because I find them disgusting!

    Have a look at my diary from the last 2 weeks if you like, I have had a dramatic increase in protein. :)

    Edit: Looking at your diary, you're not doing too bad! Don't worry about going over fat and carbs!
  • xxTracey
    xxTracey Posts: 85 Member
    bump!
  • darcyinmo
    darcyinmo Posts: 129 Member
    Thanks! I "see" seafood in my future!!!! LOL!
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
    TUNA TUNA TUNA

    Chicken

    Beef

    Salmon

    See where I'm going with this.... meat is protein. Buy grass-fed, lean meats and you're golden.

    (Legumes are super high in carbs so BEWARE)
  • thisisme13
    thisisme13 Posts: 150
    Eat nuts, nut butters, chicken, beef, turkey, fish, legumes, etc to up your protein.

    I meet my protein goals with greek yogurt, cheese, milk, legumes, nuts, beans, nut butters, eggs and various substitutes (TVP for example as it makes a great meat free taco!)... now and again I will have a protein shake if I am short on my protein goals.

    While things like nuts are higher in fats I don't worry about those as much since it is a good fat.
  • veec0
    veec0 Posts: 33 Member
    Egg whites & tofu low on carbs and fat.
  • ipiddock
    ipiddock Posts: 97 Member
    lean meat, tuna, chicken
  • Stepmom1
    Stepmom1 Posts: 155 Member
    I am on the last month of a program so I am doing high protein and very low carb for 30 days.

    Protein ideas:

    Ricotta Cheese
    Greek Yogurt
    Low Fat Cheese
    Protein Bars (higher in protein than carbs)
    Cottage Cheese
    Egg whites
    Protein Powder (whey)

    Which reminds me that I have to stop at the store and get me some cottage cheese for snacks!! Cottage cheese is also a source of whey protein and so is Ricotta.

    Have you tried adding Ricotta cheese to your eggs!? Its amazing!!!
  • ncl1313
    ncl1313 Posts: 237 Member
    Pork! Tenderloin is 115 cals, 3g fat and 22g protein in a 4oz serving. Ham is 60-70 cals, 1-2g fat, 0-2g carbs, 8-12g protein per 2oz serving depending on the brand and the treatment (honey ham vs. just smoked, etc.). However, pork is high in sodium, so if that is a concern it may not be a good option for you.
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    Chicken
    Turkey
    Tuna
    Salmon
    Steak?
    Ostrich steak (love it, very good choice and health)
    Protein powders (not recommended)
    Eggs (egg whites if you don't want the fats +cholesterol from yolk)
    Cottage Cheese

    Good luck! :)
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I just recently changed to TDEE - 20% and changed macros to 40/40/20 (suggested by the Scooby website) and having a heck of a time getting in my protein WITHOUT going over in carbs and/or fat. Any suggestions?

    (BTW - my diary is open. I do have bad days and good days, so please keep that in mind. Also I'm trying to increase my caloric intake as scheduling and hunger allows....basically I'm working on it)

    Your protein goal is set pretty high IMO. Regardless, it looks like you'd be fine if you just added a second scoop of whey. Easy peasy.
  • darcyinmo
    darcyinmo Posts: 129 Member


    Have you tried adding Ricotta cheese to your eggs!? Its amazing!!!

    Have got to try this^^^^^ Sounds yummy!