Protein??

MissDiscipline
MissDiscipline Posts: 121
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
I can't afford to buy whey protein atm, any ideas for what I could substitute it with? Thanks!

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  • Tujitsu56
    Tujitsu56 Posts: 392 Member
    tuna fish, eggs....
  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    I would just eat stuff with more protein: fish, chicken, egg whites, milk, yogurt, nuts...
  • Mingyming
    Mingyming Posts: 42
    3 ounces of chicken is 22 grams of protein.
  • Hfox3953
    Hfox3953 Posts: 20 Member
    I would just eat stuff with more protein: fish, chicken, egg whites, milk, yogurt, nuts...

    Agreed. Don't forget that lean red meat is a good source of protein as well.
  • FatDadSlim
    FatDadSlim Posts: 497 Member
    Gammon
  • GouchisGirl
    GouchisGirl Posts: 321 Member
    I would just eat stuff with more protein: fish, chicken, egg whites, milk, yogurt, nuts...

    Agreed. Don't forget that lean red meat is a good source of protein as well.

    Even a simple peanut butter sandwich is an awesome source of protein... just don't get to crazy with the peanut butter ;)
  • j4zzy
    j4zzy Posts: 26 Member
    Greek yogurt is amazing and has a bit of protein in it.
  • qkiley
    qkiley Posts: 65
    Not sure if it would help, but I buy Pure Protein powder from Target. It is $18 and lasts me about a month or two if I use it only after I lift.
  • LEdana
    LEdana Posts: 10
    Chobani has 15gr of protein eat it after your workout should help out
  • dessiepenn
    dessiepenn Posts: 167 Member
    I love turkey bacon!! I'll snack on that all day
  • Hfox3953
    Hfox3953 Posts: 20 Member
    Not sure if it would help, but I buy Pure Protein powder from Target. It is $18 and lasts me about a month or two if I use it only after I lift.

    I used to use pure protein. It's a good supplement. Fairly cheap. Lasts a while depending on how much you need throughout the day. And it's great to use in breakfast/snack smoothies.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    I would just eat stuff with more protein: fish, chicken, egg whites, milk, yogurt, nuts...

    Agreed. Don't forget that lean red meat is a good source of protein as well.

    Even a simple peanut butter sandwich is an awesome source of protein... just don't get to crazy with the peanut butter ;)

    Be careful there, actually peanut butter is not a great source of protein when you look at the protein per calorie content. Not a great source at all. Not a bad food but for someone on a cal deficit it's not the most efficient way to get it.
    Better off with fish, chicken, meat, egg whites, plain greek yogurt.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    edamame. They are like little protein/fiber pills.
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    there's your problem. you're on the wrong end.

    Best MFP response for the day
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Hmmmm do you have a boyfriend?

    Because if you have a boyfriend he can buy it for you:wink:
  • MissDiscipline
    MissDiscipline Posts: 121
    Wow, thanks for all the replies! :smile: All of your ideas are great, only thing is I live in The Netherlands and they don't sell those products here :frown: So I was thinking more along the lines of any natural subs, like someone said eggs, banana, yogurt etc. How much is enough after a hard workout?

    I'd love to know of a egg shake/snack/protein packed bomb or whatnot that I could make for myself after lifting. :smile: I really want to bulk up, just not sure it will be possible without getting my post-workout protein. Now I just have a banana , just not sure that's enough?
  • MissDiscipline
    MissDiscipline Posts: 121
    Hmmmm do you have a boyfriend?

    Because if you have a boyfriend he can buy it for you:wink:

    haha :D I wish!
  • SimplyShanRunning
    SimplyShanRunning Posts: 885 Member
    Hmmmm do you have a boyfriend?

    Because if you have a boyfriend he can buy it for you:wink:

    Awww your such a big help!!
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    I would try brotein™ it is delicious and loaded with vitamin S

    Where can we find this?? :huh:
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    there's your problem. you're on the wrong end.

    Best MFP response for the day

    i concur.
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    there's your problem. you're on the wrong end.

    Best MFP response for the day

    i concur.
    I concur as well. But mostly because you concurred for your own post.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Wow, thanks for all the replies! :smile: All of your ideas are great, only thing is I live in The Netherlands and they don't sell those products here :frown: So I was thinking more along the lines of any natural subs, like someone said eggs, banana, yogurt etc. How much is enough after a hard workout?

    I'd love to know of a egg shake/snack/protein packed bomb or whatnot that I could make for myself after lifting. :smile: I really want to bulk up, just not sure it will be possible without getting my post-workout protein. Now I just have a banana , just not sure that's enough?
    A banana is really not much protein. You'd be better off with lean chicken breast or something along those lines.
  • brandalini
    brandalini Posts: 237 Member
    I would try brotein™ it is delicious and loaded with vitamin S

    Hhaha brotein, nice
  • kimmie185
    kimmie185 Posts: 550 Member
    My doctor preaches, and preaches about protien so I know alot on this subject. :)



    It is way better to get most of your protien from whole foods and use the shakes as a last resort.

    Good protien sources are eggs, lean red meat, chicken, fish, beans, fat free cheese. I pump 100% pure pasturized egg whites made by Egg White International (has a green lable with a buffed up chicken on it) and is a great way to up my protein count. I buy mine online so perhaps they can ship to your area? It is a great product, is a whole food, and has not taste or smell so you can sneak it into almost anything. I put it in my cereal, drinks, soups, and pasta.


    If my numbers are low, I snack on the Ostrim brand jerkey (can buy at a health food/supplement store). I try to stay away from the bars because of the sugar content.
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    Steven Posts: 593 MFP Moderator
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  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    maybe just a glass of 2% milk? or skim or 1% your choice. maybe even add a *little* bit of Ovaltine to it to make it chocolate. a good 11-14 grams of protein in an 8 oz of milk.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    maybe just a glass of 2% milk? or skim or 1% your choice. maybe even add a *little* bit of Ovaltine to it to make it chocolate. a good 11-14 grams of protein in an 8 oz of milk.

    mmm usually a cup of milk will have 8g. It's ok, but it's not 14g, I wish :)

    Have some chicken. 100g chicken breast = 31g protein, only 165 cals. 1 cup of diced chicken breast - 43g protein, only 231 cals :)
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    Steven. You missed one BROTEIN post.
  • determinedcrystal
    determinedcrystal Posts: 75 Member
    MEAT!!
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