How do you get most of your protein
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Th3Ph03n1x
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I have protein with breakfast, protein with dinner, I have a boiled egg for one of my snacks and still I'm not hitting my protein macro. I'm going to add Greek yogurt to the mix today.
Any suggestions from anyone who keeps below their calories while hitting their protein macro are welcome.
Any suggestions from anyone who keeps below their calories while hitting their protein macro are welcome.
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Chicken breast, eggs, egg whites, tofu, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, fish0
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Tofu... hadn't thought of that one thanks.0
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If you want you can add me as a friend and creep my diary. I try to hit 100-145 grams a day. Eggs and Ham, protein shakes, Lean meat, yogurt, I double the meat on my sandwiches at Subway... etc. I rarely get the common carbs you think of, maybe one slice of bread or one potato a day. I'm not perfect at it yet, but I try
ETA: I am a IIFYM person, no food is off limits for me and I eat what I like. You will see cheese spread and hershey's kisses, pop tarts and hot dogs. I have 2 kids, it is what it is.0 -
If you need half your calories from protein like I do then I haven't found another way besides taking 2 scoops of protein powder daily.0
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chicken, eggs, fish, lean beef and i use optimum nutrition whey to supplement on days where I didn't come close to hitting my macro... one scoop has 24g of protein packed into only 120 cals and 3g of carbs0
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I used to always incorporate one egg mixed with half a cup of egg whites into my breakfast every morning. However, recently I have become addicted to Quest's Vanilla Milkshake flavored protein powder, one scoop of that blended is absolutely delicious and super high in protein (or even mixed into oatmeal with some nut butter - preferably Justin's maple almond butter!)0
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On days I actually remember to log, it involves meat and protein bars after a workout. I love Greek yogurt for a snack or roasted edamame on a salad, but nothing hits it quite like a lean steak.0
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If you want you can add me as a friend and creep my diary. I try to hit 100-145 grams a day. Eggs and Ham, protein shakes, Lean meat, yogurt, I double the meat on my sandwiches at Subway... etc. I rarely get the common carbs you think of, maybe one slice of bread or one potato a day. I'm not perfect at it yet, but I try
ETA: I am a IIFYM person, no food is off limits for me and I eat what I like. You will see cheese spread and hershey's kisses, pop tarts and hot dogs. I have 2 kids, it is what it is.
Awesome, thanks.chicken, eggs, fish, lean beef and i use optimum nutrition whey to supplement on days where I didn't come close to hitting my macro... one scoop has 24g of protein packed into only 120 cals and 3g of carbs
I have some of that with breakfast but maybe I should up it a little.
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Chicken, turkey, pastrami, beef, pork, ostrich, horse, tuna, pilchards, mackerel, sardines, halibut, monkfish, basa, cod, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, whey protein supplements.0
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meat, eggs, powder0
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Chicken, Protein Powder, Cottage Cheese, and Greek Yogurt are my main sources!0
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Tofu, beans, faux meats, and protein powder.0
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Chicken, tuna and cottage cheese0
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Eggs, chicken, peanut butter, almond butter.0
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Protein powder, chicken, lean beef, Greek yogurt and string cheese are basically my sources of protein.0
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Ditto on all of the above. Baked tofu = an excellent snack. I would also suggest reduced-sodium, nitrate-free beef jerky or meat snacks for snacking.
I also add protein powder to my shakes each morning. It's super-filling. I like Hemp Protein Powder (great source of nutrients, protein, AND fiber with no added ingredients. 4 Tbs = 120 calories, 16 grams protein, 6 g carbs- 5 of which are fiber, 4 g fat). If I need a little extra protein boost in my meal plan for the day, I add Whey Protein Isolate mixed into flax or almond milk (Whey protein isolate, 1 scoop= 110 calories, 1g carb, 25g protein, 1 g fat)0 -
Eggs, chicken, beans, goat meat, deli slices (usually coupled with eggs), quinoa. I've tried powders and bars and supplements, but just can't stand any of them.0
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Mung bean fettucine, black bean pasta (both made by Explore Asian) - approx. 25g protein per serving,...Spirulina, Nutritional yeast as a topping (8g in 1TBSP), egg whites..and Sun Warrior Protein powder, Shrimp...for starters.0
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