Not another one of these topics: Can't hit my protein goal.

Greek Yogurt and Nuts but not together that would be gross

40 seems like a lot for a woman, honestly. Mine is only 30 and I still have issues with it... Basically I can't eat anything above 200 calories with low protein or I can't reach it. With 40 you'd probably have to trade your fruit for some protein snack. Health-wise I'm not sure it's a good option.

That or have chicken breasts every day.

I just discovered hemp protein (trader joe's vanilla). So far I've had it in just water, and in greek yogurt. I like it a lot! Would also taste great in a smoothie and added to things you bake, or to hot cereal.

I think I'll try adding a protein shake. I think they're kinda gross but the recipe you recommended sounds good!

And I think greek yogurt and almonds might be tasty...

When I first started drinking Whey protein I gagged putting it in water & milk both, but I actually get "chocolate cravings" for the shake I suggested after making/drinking it after awhile. It's kinda something you get use to, then like. A lot, actually.

But yes! Greek yogurt and full fat cottage cheese too!
Other than that ... just meats, mostly chicken.

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protein shakes, protein bars, and greek yogurt are what I eat to make sure I get plenty of protein (aside from lean meats and such). I really like Quest bars and Larabars

I add my chocolate protein powder to my steel cut oats and greek yogurt and mixed it all together and a banana on top.

I could never get into Greek yogurt with oatmeal for some reason! I do add protein powder though (to both).

I'm managing 1 to 2 grams of protein per pound of my body weight daily, which for me means about 200 grams daily. A lot, I know, but I'm sick of losing muscle with the weight loss I desire, and working out is much better with the protein on board. I eat lots of yogurt, cottage cheese, jerky, cheese sticks, meats of course, and whey protein. Some whey proteins are gross but there are good ones even when mixed with just water. Half milk, half water is better, but my favorite is coffee!! Shaken up in a blender bottle makes it just like a mocha from the coffee houses (Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Isolates, Double Rich Chocolate). Deli Select meats wrapped around a cheese stick are a great, easy, low cal protein source as well.

When you say that you can't meet your protein intake goal, do you mean a specific number (i.e. number of grams) or a daily percentage ratio of protein that you are unable to reach?

If the former, then I recommend eating more high protein foods.

If the latter, I'd take a closer look at the quality of food that you eat. A low percentage of protein (compared to carbs and fat) might not be due to a lack of protein but rather a high intake of carbs and fat .

Examples of high-protein foods include lean meats, (some) dairy products, and legumes (beans). Greek yogurt is very high in protein and low in sugar, fat, and calories. Nuts are also a great way to consume protein, but are sometimes rich in fat as well. Orzo, quinoa, and coucous are some protein-rich foods that you might want to look into.

ETA: Please note that I'm a vegetarian and have no trouble reaching either the recommended daily grams of protein or the percentage of my diet that is supposed to include protein.

You are currently 120 lbs, and your protein goal is 140 grams? The general guidance is 1 gram/lb of lean body mass, so you could get away with under 100 grams a day with those stats.