Protein.

rubyslipper28
rubyslipper28 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
Need advice on getting more protein in my diet. I do not eat meat. Just veggies and fish. I don't want to bulk. I am weight training to tone.

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    It's extremely hard for a female to bulk, so you don't have to worry about that if you aren't in a calorie surplus. But dairy products, beans, eggs, and if you still need it, protein powder or bars will help.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Eating too much protein will not cause you to bulk unless it puts you into a calorie surplus. And even then you likely wouldn't get bulky. Anyhow, since you eat fish there are tons of options there: Tuna, salmon, halibut, sardines, shrimp, scallops, mussels, crab, squid are my faves. Also eggs, egg whites, dairy (yogurt, milk, cheese, cottage cheese, whey), legumes, beans, edamame etc.
  • rubyslipper28
    rubyslipper28 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks ladies!!!!!!
  • HealthierRayne
    HealthierRayne Posts: 268 Member
    edited April 2017
    I think women often underestimate the amount of work it takes to get that "bulky" look. It's a lot of dedication to build quality muscle and be lean, for both men and women, but especially women given all of our hormone differences and fluctuation.


    As others have mentioned, beans, lentils, tofu, seitan, protein powders etc will all help to up your protein levels without meat.

    Wishing you all the best on your journey!
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 347 Member
    Try adding a little extra protein to each meal. Make protein the focus of your meals and snacks. Here are some of my favorite protein rich snacks: roasted chick peas, string cheese, 2% Greek yogurt with 1/3 cup of blueberries and a splash of real vanilla extract, and boiled eggs.
  • rubyslipper28
    rubyslipper28 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks!
  • Lizarking
    Lizarking Posts: 507 Member
    eat more fish meat. Cod can be had kinda cheap.
  • ccsernica
    ccsernica Posts: 1,040 Member
    Yogurt that is Greek has a buttload of protein.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    One of my favourite salads, a Tuna Hummus salad.

    http://www.hummusapien.com/mediterranean-tuna-salad/
  • LauraAnneEels
    LauraAnneEels Posts: 1 Member
    If you don't mind the calories Milk Keifer is an excellent source. I feel for you. I don't eat soy and i was a vegitraion for years, so I had to change and i eat meat 2X per week (3.5 oz) and eat fish daily. I also added gelatin which I know helps, but truthfully feel bad about the animals and all, so I try to get the ethical kind and pay a little more. BUT i do notice i have more energy when i mix that with coconut water.
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