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protein issues?

PinkPanther318
PinkPanther318 Posts: 81 Member
edited February 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone,

I have been trying to add more protein to my diet- the natural kind not from shakes, smoothies, bars or anything else like that. However, I am running into a problem with it because today I had waffles with peanut butter, and a cup of pineapple and my stomach is still growling! :( I don't understand why I am still feeling hungry, it's like this everyday. Could it be that I drink my caffeine first thing in the morning and maybe that's what's making me still hungry. Thanks for the suggestions.

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  • K8Fit
    K8Fit Posts: 31 Member
    And how much protein was in that meal?
  • PinkPanther318
    PinkPanther318 Posts: 81 Member
    Apparently not enough. Only 11. I am a very picky eater I don't like eggs or fish. Any suggestions?
  • tracywatson710
    tracywatson710 Posts: 15 Member
    Try eating it within 30 minutes of waking up. I do this w/ my egg whites, then move onto my oatmeal and coffee. If I don't do this (I eat around 7:15am), then I am starving by 10am. Also, I always drink 2 big glasses first thing before I eat anything! This also helps, its (almost) better than coffee!! If breakfast is done and its too early for my snack and I'm having a food craving I will try and knock it out w/ a hot cup of herbal tea. It makes my tummy happy and helps me hold off until its time to eat again. Good luck!
  • dt3312
    dt3312 Posts: 212 Member
    How much peanut butter did you eat? How much protein was in the peanut butter. For my 1200-1500 calories a day, I find I need to eat at least about 20 grams of protein at breakfast. If I want to meet the goal of 60 gm of protein a day, I think about it like this:
    Breakfast 20gm
    Snack 10 gm
    Lunch 20 gm
    Snack 10gm
    Dinner 20gm
    Snack 10gm
  • tracywatson710
    tracywatson710 Posts: 15 Member
    Since you don't like eggs, eat chicken breast, turkey breast, pork tenderloin - all good lean sources of protein without being a cold cut packed w/ sodium
  • K8Fit
    K8Fit Posts: 31 Member
    Do you like Greek yogurt? That would bump up your protein.
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