Lack of Protein and Water Consumption.

pinkobsession
pinkobsession Posts: 38 Member
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
Hey there,

Im obviously new to this site and the biggest challenge I'm finding is incorporating the correct amount of protein into my diet. Im not one for much meat, and I don't like most dairy or fish so I find this hard to accomplish. I work out quite a bit and Im afraid that the lack of will hurt me in the long run.
My recommended intake is 62g a day, I always seem to fall to at least 20 short.
Any suggestions out there?
Is it really going to affect anything?

Thanks!
-Megan

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  • pinkobsession
    pinkobsession Posts: 38 Member
    Hey there,

    Im obviously new to this site and the biggest challenge I'm finding is incorporating the correct amount of protein into my diet. Im not one for much meat, and I don't like most dairy or fish so I find this hard to accomplish. I work out quite a bit and Im afraid that the lack of will hurt me in the long run.
    My recommended intake is 62g a day, I always seem to fall to at least 20 short.
    Any suggestions out there?
    Is it really going to affect anything?

    Thanks!
    -Megan
  • hollymires
    hollymires Posts: 117
    NONFAT GREEK YOGURT...oops caps...it is awesome and has like 20g of protein per serving.
  • crystal_sapphire
    crystal_sapphire Posts: 1,205 Member
    i want to recommend beans, not just for the protein, but they are also great for fiber :)

    you could try cottage cheese and putting fruit into it

    nuts, especially almonds - though watch the serving size as they are high calorie as well
  • FloridaGranny
    FloridaGranny Posts: 154 Member
    I just read that drinking Ice Water, instead of tap water will burn an addtional 9 calories per glass. So, drink up! Add Ice! Make it worth it!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • wantmycurvesback
    wantmycurvesback Posts: 69
    1/3 cup edamame beans or 2 Tablespoons Roasted Edamame
    97% FF Hebrew National hot dogs
    string cheese
    low fat/FF cheese slices
    fat free feta
    cottage cheese (1/4 cup regular or 1/2 cup FF)
    Boca products (burgers, crumbles, sausage)
    Morningstar Farms products (burgers, crumbles, sausage)
    milk
    soy milk
    soy pudding
    tuna
    crab
    salmon
    shrimp
    lean deli meats (ham, turkey)
    turkey pepperoni
    boiled egg
    egg beaters
    turkey jerky
    instone high protein low carb puddings
    veggie dogs (as well as the loads of vegan products out there)
  • pinkobsession
    pinkobsession Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks guys!
    Helped alot
  • pinkobsession
    pinkobsession Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks guys!
    Helped alot
  • mrsbuzz
    mrsbuzz Posts: 576 Member
    special k protein water is great. I am drinking the tropical blend and its good.
  • judysather
    judysather Posts: 2
    I'm like you--not big on meat but have seen what high protein can do for you body. I add soy protien powder to my oatmeal or yogurt when I'm low. You can get chocolate or vanilla. Make a protien shake with fruits or 1/2 banana and peanutbutter (my fave) with the protien powder. Also realize that just one small chicken breast or 5 slices of deli turkey has around 30 grams of protien. Try to get at least one f those in a day.
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