New to this. Best way to meet your protein goals

Good sources of protein are meat, fish, dairy, eggs, beans, lentils, soy products, protein powder.

Did you choose a protein goal, or are you having a hard time hitting the MFP default?

For "get rid of my stomach" tips check out these:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

Welcome!

latsha0934 wrote: »

Hey I used the MFP default!

Ok, the mfp default is actually pretty low, so it's a good idea to work on getting up to at least that much. As you start logging consistently, just learn as you go and work on getting your numbers closer to where they should be. I focus on calories first, protein and fiber second, and don't worry too much about the rest, but everyone's different.

There's a great thread over in Food & Nutrition Most Helpful Posts; it links to a spreadsheet that lists many, many foods by "protein efficiency", most protein for fewest calories. Here is the direct link:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

What to do is review your food log, looking for things you eat now that are relatively high in calories, but don't have any/much protein. Reduce or eliminate those foods, find things in the spreadsheet mentioned above that you enjoy eating, and use the freed-up calories to eat more of those protein-y things instead. (Bonus points if the things you reduce or eliminate weren't hugely tasty or filling for you in the first place. ). Just keep going through that process until you're hitting the protein level you want. It can be a gradual evolution.

Many people find protein filling, so it's possible you'll find that upping protein improves your satiation, and makes sticking to your calorie goal easier. Here's hoping!

Losing weight is all about calories, but nutrition is important for health, energy level, satiation, body composition, and more. The calorie logging process is a great time to start looking at what you eat, and gradually remodeling your eating in a healthier and more satisfying direction, balancing calories, nutrition, tastiness, satiety, and general all-round happiness with your eating style.

Best wishes!