How does everyone manage to eat enough protein?

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  • arl1286
    arl1286 Posts: 276 Member
    I average about 60 or 70 grams a day (at 5'10, 145 pounds) and I'm fine. You don't need as much protein as you think you do.
  • sandiuk
    sandiuk Posts: 11 Member
    I have the same problem and am delighted to have found this topic and all the replies. I had no idea Greek yogurt was such a good source - I shall reinstate it for breakfast from tomorrow!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    I average about 60 or 70 grams a day (at 5'10, 145 pounds) and I'm fine. You don't need as much protein as you think you do.

    science
  • CassandraEldridge
    CassandraEldridge Posts: 56 Member
    It's always good to vary your diet, you could try these other good sources of protein:

    *Quinoa - Its a complete protein having all the essential amino acids
    1 cup of cooked Quinoa has 18g of protein

    *Beans, legumes, lentils (black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, Almonds)
    1 cup of canned kidney beans has about 13.4g protein

    *Tofu - (or other soy products)
    1 cup of tofu has about 7g protein

    *Tempah
    Varies by brand, but as a guideline, one serving of tempeh (100 grams) provides about 18 grams of protein

    source:
    http://vegetarian.about.com/od/healthnutrition/tp/protein.htm
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Well I bought some yogurt (the Greek had less protein so went for the higher protein option) had it with some protein shake powder and berries and it was ok!

    I have met my target over the last 3 days and I am trying to plan more earlier in the day and make use of the protein shake stuff I have by sneaking it in stuff and then buying some whey when I run out.

    What is up with all the Jelly beans. I have never seen sugar intake like that on MFP before. Not that it really matters unless it is stopping you from getting enough fat and protein.
  • KHalseth
    KHalseth Posts: 104 Member
    I love meat. I find it easy to get enough protein unless I'm too tired to cook. I find lunch frustrating because the stuff at work it very carb heavy rather than protein heavy. I also eat greek yogurt. I don't like plain but discovered that vanilla is very good and isn't as sugary as fruit flavored ones.
  • MizMiami305
    MizMiami305 Posts: 188 Member
    P28 all the way!!!
  • hazeljordan1974
    hazeljordan1974 Posts: 107 Member
    What is up with all the Jelly beans. I have never seen sugar intake like that on MFP before. Not that it really matters unless it is stopping you from getting enough fat and protein.

    I don't know - I am just addicted to the darned things! I know I should cut them out, I am intending to do it when I finish the bag I have on the go.
  • Jennilyn79
    Jennilyn79 Posts: 30 Member
    In addition to high protein meats, nuts, etc. I supplement with Pure protein shakes 23gm 120cal everyday and whey protein when I lift. It is hard to get higher amount of protein in sometime so I find these to be great additives
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    meat, dairy, and the occasional protein shake

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