Need more protein and less fat and carbs.

I had the same problem, so I added whey protein powder to my Greek yogurt, got Quest bars, made roasted chickpeas, and substituted canned lentils for veggie at some meals.

Two things I do (my protein goal is 150g min per day):

1) I buy the vanilla Premier Protein cartons at Costco - 30g protein in 11oz. I use it in place of milk for everything - a bowl of cereal, pancakes, oatmeal, eggs, recipes, etc. For example, I use 1/3 to 1/2 carton in a bowl of cereal so that is 10-15g right there. Use it with protein powders to make shakes and you skyrocket it, but you can just use it like milk in stuff you already eat. I am so used to the vanilla flavor now I cant drink real milk anymore.

Side note: I make protein pancakes the simplest way possible! I use 3oz premier protein (about 10g protein) vanilla shake plus one scoop of protein powder (only certain ones really work well. the new Quest protein powder and the Lean Dessert lines work well)..> Stir and cook like a pancake. I put fruit preserves and whipped cream on top. I make up like 20 at a time and eat all week. They have between 28 and 40g protein each depending on the powder I use.

2) I eat Greek Yogurt - sometimes the flavored, sometimes plain with flavored protein powder and sweetener... But I always add 1/4 cup of "body360 whey protein crunchies" - 1/4 cup has 12g protein. Its like adding crunchy granola to your yogurt but it is pure protein (the only calories in it - 4 calories per gram), and it basically has no flavor so it tastes like the yogurt and just makes it crunchy (which I like). So for example if I eat 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt (12g protein) with 1/2 scoop protein powder (12g protein) and 1/4 cup crunchies (12g protein) - my little 5-6 oz yogurt has 36g protein! I buy it off Netrition.com

Vishiyra wrote: »

Talethia1977 wrote: »

thecriticalvirgo wrote: »

Have you ever made protein pancakes? I make them every night and they are a great portable snack.

How do you make them?

Try Google. There are many different recipes.


(Protein Pow! has lots of non-shake protein powder recipes.)

I'll second the Protein Pow advice. Some of her recipes are incredible - especially the pancakes.

(I don't post here often... Are we allowed to post links? http://proteinpow.com/category/food-category/sweet-protein-pancakes)

I'll have to look for turkey or beef jerky next time I'm out shopping

PROTEIN BARS , I meant

Some really excellent ideas here :-)

Having fun reading through and finding the non-dairy options :-)

I use Trek bars mid morning (no dairy), filling, but 218 calories for 10g protein. Not the best ratio but it's working untili dig out sine more of the suitable ones (that can be eaten in an open plan office!).

awarreningermany wrote: »

I need to read through all these too. I often end up with too much fat at the end of the day or not enough protein but ok on the calories. It is a constant battle...and I often eat protein bars if I workout!

I like to workout! If the protein bars are going to help me in my weight less journey, I'll carry this on but if the protein's just gonna bulk me up - which is what I really don't want, I'll have to stop.

Talethia1977 wrote: »

thecriticalvirgo wrote: »

Have you ever made protein pancakes? I make them every night and they are a great portable snack.

How do you make them?

I do 1-2 scoops of protein powder, an egg, and some almond milk if it's too thick. Add more protein powder if you want to make more. Usually makes 2-3. Just stir and cook like a regular pancake. Sometimes I add in pb2 or walnuts. I use peanut butter, greek yogurt , or fruit as a topping.