We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Hard to hit protein goal

ebyla85
ebyla85 Posts: 127 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
:'( ok so I am vegetarian it's pretty hard for me to hit my protein goal . I've been struggling with that I need help with other ways of getting protein . Is anyone else struggling with this ?

Replies

  • Pearlo4
    Pearlo4 Posts: 3 Member
    Me too, also veggie, I'm going to google x
  • WestDakota
    WestDakota Posts: 2 Member
    I'm doing a crazy very-low-carb / high-protein program for 6 weeks, and my daily goal is protein greater than or equal to 120 g. I do eat meat, but still, the ONLY way I achieve this goal is via lots of protein powder. Costco has a (relatively) cheap whey protein powder (in the ridiculous giant plastic tub) that is 25 g protein and only 2 g carb per serving. Leanfit is the brand name. I also rely on protein bars for a snack. Quest Bar makes high-protein bars (with tons of fibre per bar): 21 g protein and 3 g net carbs (total carb minus g of fibre) per bar.
  • ElliInJapan
    ElliInJapan Posts: 286 Member
    It is hard, but I find I can do it when I plan the day in advance. Here's a list of protein sources, with a separate list for vegeterians and vegans

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/926789/protein-sources/p1
  • TingoAcias
    TingoAcias Posts: 39
    Nuts, lentils, beans, spinach, quinoa, tempeh... If you eat dairy, dairy.
  • silverbeam22
    silverbeam22 Posts: 67 Member
    If you have dairy then cottage cheese and yoghurt are great for protein! Also eggs.
    If you're vegan, then soy-based products like tofu are good! I also have ground hemp/flaxseed in porridges and shakes for some extra protein :)
  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
    Also a veggie. What is your daily protein goal? I can usually hit around 70, eating stuff like yoghurt for breakfast, 2-3 eggs a day, and tempeh in my dinner salad. Nuts are an excellent source of protein, but I'm one of those can't have 'em in the house because I will eat them all people, plus my fat intake is already maxed out from the eggs (trying to source free range egg whites cos I can't bear the thought of tipping a yolk down the sink every day) and the half avocado I insist on eating every day. The bread I eat is also pretty high protein (lots of seeds).

    Oh! Nutritional yeast is another handy protein source to give a boost without adding a lot more food, also has lots of iron.
  • shaddowstorm
    shaddowstorm Posts: 155 Member
    I'm not a vegetarian but the breakfast I have is 3 egg whites and one whole egg and a piece of Lawson's wholemeal bread gives me 22g of protein.

    Oats, yoghurt I like the brand Five:AM Coffee flavoured which is 170g for 8g protein, full cream milk 250ml for 8.5g protein and also soy milk is 250ml for 8.3g protein.

    Also there's a spaghetti brand called Vetta its high fibre and is 13g protein for 100gs
  • VermontRebecca47
    VermontRebecca47 Posts: 7 Member
    I struggle to log even full days but finally did yesterday & noticed a huge protein deficit. I have been using PiYo eating plan for 1lb per wk weight loss goal & when I do this I consciously add lean protein. I printed out a bunch for a clipboard I keep in the dining room & also by the grocery shopping list. I want to avoid processed foods like powders & bars as much as possible. I make a veggie smoothie every day to solve the problem of not getting enough fresh veggies in the winter--now to make sure I have 3 lean protein servings per day... Eggs, non-fat dairy, and tuna or salmon or some other fish work best in my lifestyle.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories