Getting protein in

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tlc010283
tlc010283 Posts: 11 Member
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I'm missing my protein macros big time. Like getting half in.

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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
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    A. Eat more protein rich foods.

    B. Supplement protein.
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
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    What are your main sources of protein and what is your protein goal?
  • fatfudgery
    fatfudgery Posts: 449 Member
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    I've found eating more protein helps.
  • tlc010283
    tlc010283 Posts: 11 Member
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    For some Reason the rest of my question was cut off!
    I eat chicken fish shrimp eggs ground turkey
    No dairy no protein shakes no protein bars

    I don't like tuna though!
  • tlc010283
    tlc010283 Posts: 11 Member
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    Goals are 120 g and I eat 4 times a day
    Currently weigh 134 and would like to lose 10 pounds

    Thank you!!!
  • roysteri
    roysteri Posts: 5 Member
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    Pick some boxed egg whites, I like to add some when I cook normal eggs, it adds up. Salmon might be a good source of protein as well, tastier than tuna. Beans, lentils, nuts are also protein rich
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
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    120 is a very high goal.
    Don't be too hard on yourself, the minimum for a sedentary woman is 46.
    My personal goal is 70, and I have trouble reaching that. AND, I'm losing weight.
    I drink protein powder from time to time.
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
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    JanetYellen wrote: »
    120 is a very high goal.
    Don't be too hard on yourself, the minimum for a sedentary woman is 46.
    My personal goal is 70, and I have trouble reaching that. AND, I'm losing weight.
    I drink protein powder from time to time.
    I also agree that 120 grams is rather high.

    OP, at 134 lbs, odds are you don't have more than 100-105 lbs of lean body mass. There isn't much benefit to exceeding more than 1 gram per lb of LBM, which means you don't have to reach 120 grams if it's that much of a struggle.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
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    If you are already eating protein at every meal, then change your portion sizes. Which macro are you going over the most in (I'm guessing carbs). If so, cut back on the portions that have a lot of carbs and increase the portions of protein.

    If you aren't eating protein at every meal, try to change it so you get some in.
  • tlc010283
    tlc010283 Posts: 11 Member
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    Thank you bunches!! I hadn't thought of the LBM and that's prob true. I'm 5'5 so hopefully 100 of that is LBM!
  • tlc010283
    tlc010283 Posts: 11 Member
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    ForecasterJason wrote: »
    JanetYellen wrote: »
    120 is a very high goal.
    Don't be too hard on yourself, the minimum for a sedentary woman is 46.
    My personal goal is 70, and I have trouble reaching that. AND, I'm losing weight.
    I drink protein powder from time to time.
    I also agree that 120 grams is rather high.

    OP, at 134 lbs, odds are you don't have more than 100-105 lbs of lean body mass. There isn't much benefit to exceeding more than 1 gram per lb of LBM, which means you don't have to reach 120 grams if it's that much of a struggle.

    SO true!! Thank you for responding
  • thatdesertgirl777
    thatdesertgirl777 Posts: 269 Member
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    I agree, my stats are similar to yours, (I am 128 with 10 to lose) but I only eat 85-100grams. And I lift 3-4x a week.
  • Redwineandmuscles
    Redwineandmuscles Posts: 46 Member
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    tlc010283 wrote: »
    For some Reason the rest of my question was cut off!
    I eat chicken fish shrimp eggs ground turkey
    No dairy no protein shakes no protein bars

    I don't like tuna though!
    tlc010283 wrote: »
    For some Reason the rest of my question was cut off!
    I eat chicken fish shrimp eggs ground turkey
    No dairy no protein shakes no protein bars

    I don't like tuna though!

    I get this. I find protein shakes make a big difference but I rarely make one, probably because it seems "unnatural" plus I prefer peanut butter and stuff. I'll have one today now, though, because I can see how silly my "unnatural" reason is.

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