Cant get enough protein some days

If there is one protein powder that I swear by, its Allmax "Decadent Chocolate Milkshake" --- mixed with protein-fortified milk, crushed ice. Blend it all up and truly tastes like a dark chocolate milkshake. Doesn't have that protein-powder after-taste. I've had friends accuse me of "cheating on my diet" LOL when they see it.

Another trick that I got off the idea of SideSteel is to put protein powder in my pancakes. I love pannycakes! Trutein Cinnabun powder gives the pancakes a pleasant spicy flavor that's not overpowering while boosting up the protein. And they are delish!

I relate but have really been pushing to keep my numbers up. I just found this article this week and found it really motivational http://healthyliving.msn.com/weight-loss/should-you-double-up-on-protein-to-lose-weight

Okay... how much do they cost ? are they expensive? because im on a tight budget

If you are near a walmart and you are broke, check out the price on the body fortress stuff. Some people hate it, i think the strawberry tastes awesome with just milk. Talk to 10 people and they will all have different tastes. But from a pure price standpoint, give the body fortress whey a try. If nothing else, you will not waste 30+ bucks on a bucket of protein you won't use, if you don't like it.

Also, have you tried tilapia? it's not very fishy like tuna or salmon, but still has proteins.

I usually struggle to meet my protein macro as well and mine isn't even set that high (104g) compared to some folks on here.
My best advice is to plan your meals around protein and fill in the rest with other stuff. Even with this method, sometimes it's tough. My "go to" proteins when I'm low are 2% cottage cheese, lowfat plain greek with stuff mixed in, or a smoothie with the greek yogurt and protein powder.

I know today's going to be lower in protein because I just so happened to choose meatless meals for both breakfast and lunch.

Sounds like you instinctively eat more vegetarian-style proteins. Check out vegetarian websites maybe. Also, you can get unsweetened whey powder which doesn't have all the scary stuff in it.

If you're actually struggling and worried about not getting enough protein, then listen to what everyone has been saying and invest in some whey protein. I personally use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (Extreme Milk Chocolate) which costs about $50-$55 for 80 servings ($.65/serving, not bad), with each serving containing 24g of protein and the BCAA's your body needs to carry the protein to your muscles.

As for your worries that using supplements will make you fat (based on your friend that got fat while bulking), don't worry at all. As long as you don't buy "mass gainer" type of protein (it will have carbs added into it, just check the nutrition label for low carbs), you have nothing to worry about. I recommend mixing it with milk and a banana immediately following a workout.

Carnivore is a meat protein powder. I love the chocolate flavor. I add a 1/4 cup milk for creaminess, 3/4 cups water, some ice, maybe spinach, a banana or peanut butter. It's delish.

Even a 200lbs athlete only needs about 100-150g of protein; you need nearly as much as you think you need from what the data shows. In fact; you can see performance and muscle gain off of 0.4g a day given enough carbohydrates are intaked. If your not hitting 160g; do not stress it at all. Assuming your 160lbs; the most you would benefit from is somewhere between 80-120g. You can go above that; but your just wasting money at that point. If you need more satiety; might I suggest more veggies? If you have trouble after realizing that; then I dunno what to tell you except to check consumer reports on whey (which you don't need at all), and to be wary of tuna (limit to 1-3 tins a week because of the mercury content). Frozen tilapia works well 20g for 100 calories, decently cheap. As a 190lbs male; I can get all the protein I need without powders, bars, shakes, even meat. Eggs, legumes, high protein grains and fat free dairy is the secret.

For a quick hit of protein have a scoop or two of whey mixed into a total 0% 170g greek yoghurt. Around 40g of protein in one go

good idea wish I had thought of that yesterday.....

Vanilla protein powder in orange juice is delishus