I need some protein ideas.

MicheleWE
MicheleWE Posts: 179 Member
in Food and Nutrition
The program I've been following has started me into three weeks of carb cycling. Low carb days are 85g of carbs, 236g of protein. This is quite a jump from where I was before in my protein (around 160g). I can make it happen but oh my goodness! My problem is I am also participating in a work wellness program that is calling for a meatless day. Seems like a huge conflict. I know beans have lots of protein but a lot of carbs to what am I overlooking that can help me get that high of a protein count while staying at the 85g for carbs? I do use protein powder, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs-but I don't really want to eat 12 eggs a day!

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  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    I'm all for high protein ( i eat 1g for each lb of my LMB) but 236g seems a bit excessive. 160g was already high, I mean I don't think it'll do any harm, I just don't see what the benefit would be for a woman your size to eat even more than 160g, but I could be wrong.

    Also I think if I ingested 236g of protein in a day I'm pretty sure I'd feel like I was going to explode.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    The program I've been following has started me into three weeks of carb cycling. Low carb days are 85g of carbs, 236g of protein. This is quite a jump from where I was before in my protein (around 160g). I can make it happen but oh my goodness! My problem is I am also participating in a work wellness program that is calling for a meatless day. Seems like a huge conflict. I know beans have lots of protein but a lot of carbs to what am I overlooking that can help me get that high of a protein count while staying at the 85g for carbs? I do use protein powder, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs-but I don't really want to eat 12 eggs a day!

    how much fat are you taking in?
    236 does seem excessive for your size. that would probably be my top number of protein
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    The program I've been following has started me into three weeks of carb cycling. Low carb days are 85g of carbs, 236g of protein. This is quite a jump from where I was before in my protein (around 160g). I can make it happen but oh my goodness! My problem is I am also participating in a work wellness program that is calling for a meatless day. Seems like a huge conflict. I know beans have lots of protein but a lot of carbs to what am I overlooking that can help me get that high of a protein count while staying at the 85g for carbs? I do use protein powder, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs-but I don't really want to eat 12 eggs a day!

    1300 calories a day of carbs and protein? Almost 1000 just from protein?

    What's your total daily calorie intake?

    My initial reaction is "this program you're following is stupid."
  • MichaelWms
    MichaelWms Posts: 22 Member
    My daily protein goal is 223g. I obtain this no problem and sometimes go over. Things I eat during the day with the most protein throughout the day are:

    1 Cup of Non-Fat Greek Yogurt 2x a day, First snack and second snack. 22g a cup

    1-2 scoops of Optimum Nutrion Whey 24g a scoop

    1 Cup Non-Fat Milk 12g

    2 cans of chunk light tuna in water 52g

    Whatever for dinner: Lean turkey, chicken, meat or fish, usually another 30-50g protein.

    Zone Perfect Bars....My weakness about 14 g a bar

    DAILY!!!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I'm all for high protein ( i eat 1g for each lb of my LMB) but 236g seems a bit excessive. 160g was already high, I mean I don't think it'll do any harm, I just don't see what the benefit would be for a woman your size to eat even more than 160g, but I could be wrong.

    Also I think if I ingested 236g of protein in a day I'm pretty sure I'd feel like I was going to explode.

    Yep. ^ This. I can't imagine you can do it without massive supplementation. Just protein powder mixed with water.
  • MicheleWE
    MicheleWE Posts: 179 Member
    The plan on low carb days is 1690 calories, 45g fat, 236g protein, 85g carbs. I am following Livefit from Bodybuilding.com and I am in phase 3-the cut. The plan is to follow low carb for 3 days followed by 1 high carb day-1690 calories, 211g carbs, 148g protein, 28g fat. Repeat the cycle for a total of 3 weeks.
    YES, I feel like I am going to explode with all of the protein.
  • MichaelWms
    MichaelWms Posts: 22 Member
    The program I've been following has started me into three weeks of carb cycling. Low carb days are 85g of carbs, 236g of protein. This is quite a jump from where I was before in my protein (around 160g). I can make it happen but oh my goodness! My problem is I am also participating in a work wellness program that is calling for a meatless day. Seems like a huge conflict. I know beans have lots of protein but a lot of carbs to what am I overlooking that can help me get that high of a protein count while staying at the 85g for carbs? I do use protein powder, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs-but I don't really want to eat 12 eggs a day!

    1300 calories a day of carbs and protein? Almost 1000 just from protein?

    I'm cutting: 2550 calories a day
    50% Carbs
    35% Protein
    15% Fats

    Its not stupid what he's doing....Besides, he clearly stated he's carb cycling...?

    What's your total daily calorie intake?

    My initial reaction is "this program you're following is stupid."
  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    Skim milk is relatively high in carbs, though. I think the yogurt is probably a better choice. Maybe also khefir. Don't forget tofu and nuts!
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Its not stupid what he's doing....Besides, he clearly stated he's carb cycling...?

    OP is not a he.
  • myfitnessval
    myfitnessval Posts: 687 Member
    try egg whites instead, higher protein, lower cals, plus you can eat more of them without being as stuffed as you would with normal eggs haha, other than making sure to pack in the protein with a bar, powder, yogurt and dairy daily i dont know what else.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    The plan on low carb days is 1690 calories, 45g fat, 236g protein, 85g carbs. I am following Livefit from Bodybuilding.com and I am in phase 3-the cut. The plan is to follow low carb for 3 days followed by 1 high carb day-1690 calories, 211g carbs, 148g protein, 28g fat. Repeat the cycle for a total of 3 weeks.
    YES, I feel like I am going to explode with all of the protein.

    I have respect for jamie, but I am highly against anything that fitness models or bodybuilders advocate as far as dieting.
    Many of it are advertising schemes to make you buy stuff.
    where is she telling you to take in that much protein? I dont see that anywhere.

    regardless a diet should be a sustainable lifestyle
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    The plan on low carb days is 1690 calories, 45g fat, 236g protein, 85g carbs. I am following Livefit from Bodybuilding.com and I am in phase 3-the cut. The plan is to follow low carb for 3 days followed by 1 high carb day-1690 calories, 211g carbs, 148g protein, 28g fat. Repeat the cycle for a total of 3 weeks.
    YES, I feel like I am going to explode with all of the protein.

    If the food plan you're on makes you feel like you're going to explode, or you otherwise don't enjoy what you're eating, the food plan sucks.

    This is not sustainable. It's madness. You aren't supposed to suffer.
  • MicheleWE
    MicheleWE Posts: 179 Member
    DatMurse, In phase 3 the last three weeks are carb cycling. Once you click into one of those days there is a calculator to figure out your macros. I am not even going by my current weight because the protein would be even higher, I am calculating based on goal weight. In Jamie's recommendations she does suggest one or two protein shakes per day. I am just running low on powder and my small town has no place to purchase it.
    John-this is not my regular diet, but only a means to an end to help reach my goals. It is only for a short period of time. I committed myself to follow this 12 week body building program and I want to see it through.
    Elizabeth, thank you for your recommendation of tofu. I didn't think of it since I don't normally use it. How do you prepare it???? Not sure I could get Kefir in my little town.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Well, since you asked for low-carb protein ideas and not opinions on whether or not you should follow a meal plan from Bodybuilding.com, I'll give you protein ideas:

    Greek yogurt
    Egg whites
    Beef
    Turkey
    Chicken
    Pork
    Fish

    If you could eat around 2 lbs of meat per day and moderate amounts of dairy and egg whites, it would be no problem getting to 200+, even without supplements. A protein shake or two would make it easier (and you can get high-quality, all-natural, low-carb whey protein isolate), but if you're against the idea of shakes or high-carb protein bars, they are certainly not necessary.
  • bmreaves1
    bmreaves1 Posts: 1
    Try a collagen protein/hydrolyzed gelatin powder. I use one from a brand called "gelatin innovations" awesome stuff. 10g of protein for a tiny scoop, and it can be added to coffee, soups, stews, drinks. It is flavorless and will dissolve in most room temp and cold liquids. Easily added to smoothies, also I never hurt from a workout when I drink this stuff, it's amazing.
  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    Well, my husband and my mother like tofu in miso soup broth. It's relatively flavorless, so you kind of need to have a sauce of some sort with it to keep it from being boring. I wish I could be more helpful, but being on thyroid replacement hormone, I'm supposed to stay away from soy. >_<

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