Protein sources

claymray
claymray Posts: 2
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Okay I am kicking back into my fitness plan but I need protein that will not overdo my calories.

The problem is, how do you find 50-70g more protein a day in a diet when you are already eating tilapia/chicken and taking 2 protein shakes WITHOUT blowing the bank. Today for example I took in 105g of protein on 1400 calories. Yes I have more calories to spare but how do I fulfill the protein gap without spending a bunch of money?

powerbars?
peanut butter?
any personal secrets?

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  • skinnybitch1987
    skinnybitch1987 Posts: 31
    To be honest, I go to Costco and buy bulk packs of frozen meat... It's a good initial amount of money, but they last forever, and save you a lot of money in the long run.
  • TiniTurtle
    TiniTurtle Posts: 595 Member
    edamame are delicious & filling & a great munchie, high protein snack!
  • tmontgomery69
    tmontgomery69 Posts: 180 Member
    Tuna, cottage cheese, and egg whites are some good and inexpensive sources of protein! :smile:
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    I usually eat egg whites, chicken/turkey breast, tuna, whey protein powder, and I also have Pure Protein bars. My usual intake is 1800/day and depending on how I'm cycling my macros, I can get at least 180g or more of protein.
  • bmonahan115
    bmonahan115 Posts: 121 Member
    To be honest, I go to Costco and buy bulk packs of frozen meat... It's a good initial amount of money, but they last forever, and save you a lot of money in the long run.

    yeah i'm with this, and than you can partially freeze some and than slice down thinly and marinate and dry out for your own all natural beef jerky! :D it's an easy way to get some on the go protein in.
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