P is for Protien

I dont get enough protein so i resulted into drinking protein shakes. I also try to eat eggs and cottage cheese. yumm

healthygreek wrote: »

I don't like protein powder but:
Beef
Poultry
Pork
Fish
Beans
Lentils
Greek yogurt
Eggs

Except for the poultry that is like a list of all my least favourite foods...no wonder i struggle to reach my protein %

I eat greek yogurt every day and also have protein powder. You can mix protein powder into smoothies, milk, or just water. If you do milk or water get a blender bottle to mix it up really well or you'll get gross chunks of powder in there.

MissAmyx wrote: »

healthygreek wrote: »

I don't like protein powder but:
Beef
Poultry
Pork
Fish
Beans
Lentils
Greek yogurt
Eggs

Except for the poultry that is like a list of all my least favorite foods...no wonder i struggle to reach my protein %

Dairy in general is a great source of protein, not just yogurt. Whole or 2% milk, cheese, cream based sauces/soups, even ice cream and butter can help add to your intake. Vegtables like peas and spinach are high protein sources, as are Cashews/Almonds and sesame/sunflower seeds. There are grain options like Quinoa or oatmeal also.

The downside to using some of these "less efficent"/protein dense sources is increased calories to gain the same amount of protein.


@OP - I prefer to get my protein from food sources, not from supplements. Getting adequate protein has nothing to do with weight loss. Its about maintaining muscle mass while you lose, so you don't end up skinny fat, with a slower metabolism.

You still have to practice good CICO discipline, and have a weekly deficit. Watch your sodium intake, which will have a big impact on water retention, and make it seem like you've stopped progressing or actually retrograded.

If you decide to go the supplement route, you can go with an unflavored powder, and use it to add protein to food sources you are already consuming. Many like to mix it into shakes or smoothies with a fruit and/or vegetable juice base. I've seen recipies using it to bake high protein breads and muffins. Here is a link to information/ideas for using it : http://www.carbsmart.com/ranipp.html

The other main option is for a flavored powder, which you typically mix with water or milk, or buy as a pre-mixed shake.

Depending on how much additional protein you are looking to add, you could just try adding a meal replacement shake to your daily intake. They tend to have a decent protein profile, thou they tend to have more overall calories than a protein powder/shake. The trade off is, they tend to be less expensive, and/or have a larger variety of flavor profiles available.