In need of some advice~

justrollme
justrollme Posts: 802 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi!

Okay, so—please check out my diary. I'd really like to stick to a vegetarian diet, not for ethical reasons, it's just that I really do not like eating meat. At first, I thought maybe I'd eat some baked chicken or light tuna packed in water, but, I'd really rather not. I also do not like tofu, soy, or most legumes/beans. (Except chickpeas, which I love. Because hummus. And green beans are good, too. The rest, nope.)

So, how can I get enough protein? I was hoping to avoid needing to find some kind of supplement.

In addition to my diet, I take a daily women's multi-vitamin, vitamin E and a calcium supplement with vitamins D & K.

I realize my caloric intake is less than what it should be, but so far I've been feeling the best I've felt in years. I'm sleeping better, waking better, feeling more active, and I'm rarely hungry. I have been using a kitchen scale to measure amounts, I record every little thing I eat (love the mobile app, was a huge convenience while on vacation for a week) and I am very careful to drink enough water. I'm losing weight, which is my mission, and I'd like that to continue, since I have quite a way to go.

Am I definitely going to need a protein supplement? And if so, are there any that aren't yucky? Thanks in advance!

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  • kandell
    kandell Posts: 473 Member
    Considering you're opposed to like....every natural source of protein that I can think of, you're probably going to need a protein supplement. I'm sure there is a thread somewhere around here where you can find reviews of protein shakes/powders.
  • stevesample76
    stevesample76 Posts: 248 Member
    There are loads of vegan protein supplements out there. You're already taking a truck load of daily supplements so I'm not sure why you'd be opposed to adding one more. You could probably find a good vegan protein supplement that you could use in place of some of those multivitamins.
  • corinne9714
    corinne9714 Posts: 16 Member
    have you tried eggs or lentils? like you, i'm not a fan of most beans or legumes but I have found that lentils are decidedly palatable. so far I've only found 2 ways I like to prepare lentils: the first is to put a handful into a pan, pour over boiled water (just out of the kettle) and simmer until just tender, this goes great with salads; the second is to make carrot and lentil koftas, for this I soak a handful (or 2) of lentils in hot water for about 30-60mins, grate up some carrot and blend the 2 ingredients into a semi-smooth consistency with some chilli, pepper and coriander, then you just fry off tablespoon sized amounts like burgers! they are so delicious, packed with protein and easy to make! hope this helps! :)
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    justrollme wrote: »
    Hi!

    Okay, so—please check out my diary. I'd really like to stick to a vegetarian diet, not for ethical reasons, it's just that I really do not like eating meat. At first, I thought maybe I'd eat some baked chicken or light tuna packed in water, but, I'd really rather not. I also do not like tofu, soy, or most legumes/beans. (Except chickpeas, which I love. Because hummus. And green beans are good, too. The rest, nope.)

    So, how can I get enough protein? I was hoping to avoid needing to find some kind of supplement.

    In addition to my diet, I take a daily women's multi-vitamin, vitamin E and a calcium supplement with vitamins D & K.

    I realize my caloric intake is less than what it should be, but so far I've been feeling the best I've felt in years. I'm sleeping better, waking better, feeling more active, and I'm rarely hungry. I have been using a kitchen scale to measure amounts, I record every little thing I eat (love the mobile app, was a huge convenience while on vacation for a week) and I am very careful to drink enough water. I'm losing weight, which is my mission, and I'd like that to continue, since I have quite a way to go.

    Am I definitely going to need a protein supplement? And if so, are there any that aren't yucky? Thanks in advance!

    Almonds, chia seeds, nut butter, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, broccoli, kale, spinach, brewers yeast, green peas, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, quinoa, lentils, rolled oats, corn, tempeh, asparagus.

    Instead of protein powder, I use hemp seeds.
  • justrollme
    justrollme Posts: 802 Member
    Thank you, everyone, for the replies! @corinne9714 Thank you for the suggestion! After reading that, I bought some organic red lentils, they're tiny, flat and cute, haha! I'll give those a try tomorrow. And I do like eggs, just moody about them. :)
  • flamingblades
    flamingblades Posts: 311 Member
    justrollme wrote: »
    Thank you, everyone, for the replies! @corinne9714 Thank you for the suggestion! After reading that, I bought some organic red lentils, they're tiny, flat and cute, haha! I'll give those a try tomorrow. And I do like eggs, just moody about them. :)

    Reading posts like this one really gives me encouragement to keep on going. I am trying to heal up my body from Type 2 diabetes, keeping my carbs low, and I keep my calories up with peanut butter and romaine wraps. Lentils are sooo versatile! I am glad you discovered them. Make your hummus at home and leave the processed stuff on the shelf. Good luck.
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