Sick and tired of protein... any advice?

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  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Are you eating the meats plain?

    Because plain grilled chicken? Boring. Chicken with bbq sauce, buffalo sauce, salsa, lemon garlic marinade, teriyaki sauce, peanut satay sauce, marinara, pesto, vodka sauce, alfredo, Ranch, breaded with corn flake crumbs, stuffed with ham and swiss as Chicken Cordon Blue... totally different story.

    I have chicken easily 5 nights a week. Still not sick of it. I don't ask my husband, "What do you want for dinner tonight?" I ask, "How do you want your chicken?" laugh:


    Well said
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    I do a double scoop of protein powder in the am to boost me up so I don't struggle so much later in the day :)
  • lostdogg
    lostdogg Posts: 450 Member
    Not much to add that others haven't said. I like lean beef...... I also love beans. There's allot of different things you can do with both to spice them up. Also love fish but I saw earlier in your post that you hate it. If you decide to try it I suggest a non oily fish. Maybe salmon, pollock, or talapia They are less fishy than oily fish like cod. Drizzle with lemon juice and cook with a Bay leaf on top. Pulls the"fishy"taste right out. You can also top with different things like a mild rotel or a raspberry vinegrette drizzle.
    Or you can add a little protien powder to your oatmeal
    Just suggestions
  • EarthyEm
    EarthyEm Posts: 18 Member
    Green thai curry is really good too -you can go tofu or chicken.
    Vegan Walnut Taco Salad is pretty great as well! http://www.eatingvibrantly.com/raw-taco-salad/
  • rachelc677
    rachelc677 Posts: 83 Member
    You could get Bob's Red Mill - High Protein Tvp and add it to your food....it doesn't have any taste to it so it'll take on the taste of whatever you put it in. For a 1/4 cup you get 12g of protein for 80 calories.

    http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=tvp+protein&qs=AS&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=tvp prot&sc=8-8&sp=-1&qs=n&sk=#view=detail&id=81F2833E509EB26CF5E2A03F806FC9A5B016A90F&selectedIndex=0
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I'm not a fan of meat either, at least not outside my evening meal. So I eat a larger portion of meat with dinner, and then I get the rest of my protein from cottage cheese, greek yogurt, milk, and ice cream. I also get some from veggies like mushrooms, peas, lima beans, etc, although it's not as much as from meat/dairy.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'm with you lol. I struggle to get my 125g of protein a day.
  • Ennay2
    Ennay2 Posts: 42 Member
    Make a double or triple batch of whatever flavor protein shake you like (you want about 24 fl oz). Add 4 eggs (if you are lowcarb for seizures, then you should be able to handle the fat of egg yolks). Mix well. Pour into a 8-9" casserole. Bake in a water bath (place inside a larger baking dish and add hot water to the outer dish until it is just below the level of the mixture if possible. ) Bake at 350 for ~ 90 minutes until set - makes a protein flan/mousse thing. You can also do this with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices mixed in a vanilla protein powder and some liquid and have something sorta pumpkin pie filling like.

    Or make a double batch of whatever flavor protein shake you like. Stir in a 1/3 cup of chia seeds. Stir and refrigerate for an houir or so. Protein pudding with a bunch of fiber and omega 3
  • MsEndomorph
    MsEndomorph Posts: 604 Member
    I think most of us have been eating protein in our meals as long as we've been on table food. I can't say I've ever been sick of it...

    It sounds like you're trying to get it in for the sake of getting it in, not actually integrating it into a meal. As has already been pointed out, you don't have to have a plain grilled chicken breast every night. I've madd fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, chicken noodle soup, chicken and rice and broccoli casserole, chicken Alfredo, coconut chicken curry, chicken salad, chicken on top of a salad, chicken pot pies, chicken Parmesan, barbecue chicken, stuffed chicken breasts, cheesy crockpot chicken, orange chicken, chicken Marsala...seriously, that's probably just a fraction of ways I've used chicken. Time to get creative'

    ETA: I never meet my protein goals, so I feel your pain there. I'm more of a fat/carb lover :)
  • GGDaddy
    GGDaddy Posts: 289 Member
    I'll sometimes add a scoop of protein powder to a fruit smoothie...

    Also can't stand egg whites, but I make omelettes with 3 egg whites, tarragon spice & white pepper mixed in the egg before cooking, and a 1/4 cup of mozzeralla cheese for the cheese. Tastes pretty good, I don't even miss the yolks...
  • Tessyloowhoo
    Tessyloowhoo Posts: 504
    I went shopping today and bought:

    Quest bars at GNC (TRIED THEM AND LOVED THEM)
    almond meal (more protein than flour and lower carb)
    pumpkin seeds
    hemp protein powder

    I will try some **** out and let you know how it goes... thanks everyone :happy:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Where's the beef? And fish for that matter. Also...maybe try preparing the chicken, turkey, etc in different ways...grab a cook book.
  • TigerBite
    TigerBite Posts: 611 Member
    I (unintentionally) get around 140g (give or take 10-15g) daily without even being concious of it or trying ... I just eat what I like ... diary is open ... Ideally, I should be getting around 103g, but I don't think the extra will do anything since I have a pretty active lifestyle it's probably beneficial. BTW, I don't use protein shakes, but I do LOVE cottage cheese (have ever since I was a kid).
  • CycleGuy9000
    CycleGuy9000 Posts: 290
    I am really trying to get my protein up to around 110g but I AM SO SICK OF PROTEIN FOODS!!! Me and greek yogurt are still cool but chicken, turkey, egg whites,pork and protein shakes are definitely not friends anymore :noway: .
    Any advice on how to switch it up?

    Have you tried tofu? or Tuna!
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Now I want to make a big batch of Turkey White Chili!
  • MegsLeaBrown
    MegsLeaBrown Posts: 18 Member
    I went shopping today and bought:

    Quest bars at GNC (TRIED THEM AND LOVED THEM)
    almond meal (more protein than flour and lower carb)
    pumpkin seeds
    hemp protein powder

    I will try some **** out and let you know how it goes... thanks everyone :happy:

    I'm so glad you loved the quest bars they are my absolute favorite!! And great for anyone with a sweet tooth like me :)

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