How do you get your protein?

Maria052007
Maria052007 Posts: 41 Member
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

I'm trying to get about 30% of my calories from protein. It's not working out that well. I'm wondering how other people fit protein into their diet. I don't like yogurt, or smoothie like things. I also didn't want to use a protein powder. Currently now get a lot of my protein from meat. How many oz of meat do you eat?
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  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    For Protein I like cottage cheese, eggs, and Kashi's go lean cereal which has 13 grams of protein and a good amount of fiber too.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    first meal after workout today

    7 oz grilled tilapia 26 g protein
    12 oz grilled sirloin 60 g protein

    fage greek yogurt with protein powder 40 g protein
  • chu604
    chu604 Posts: 353 Member
    Chicken, Peanut butter, Pork, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts & Seeds

    All great sources!
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    i do a lot of eggs, sometimes three a day.. at least 3-4 oz of meat (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp/fish, turkey) with dinner, up to 8 if i made enough. cottage cheese, peanut butter, canned tuna for lunch a lot...
    but i also do greek yogurt and protein powder - i dont think i could get as high as i do with out the powder..and i usually dont hit 40% anyway.
  • lwoods34
    lwoods34 Posts: 302 Member
    I get my protein from;
    egg whites
    salmon
    plain greek yogurt
    reduced fat cheddar cheeese
    plain ground beef
    plain ground turkey
    packets of tuna fish (plain)
    Luna bars
    turkey patties
  • 0EmmeNicole0
    0EmmeNicole0 Posts: 180 Member
    Chicken, fish, beans (black mostly), whey protein powder, almonds, sunflower kernels, and peanut butter. But i'd love to see other responses! I also like to eat mostly protein. I actually use my MFP goal as a minimum and get irritated if i'm not able to go in the red that day. And i'm getting sick of eating nuts (i've never really been a fan), and fish (never been a huge fan of that either.)
  • bevskiwolf
    bevskiwolf Posts: 296 Member
    Whey protein shakes, GNC Lean to Go shakes, protein shots, chicken and seafood.

    Doc has me on 100 grams a day.

    Some light string cheeses for snacks.
  • Redbird99ky
    Redbird99ky Posts: 305 Member
    Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.

    ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.

    12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
    360 Cal
    80 g protein
    130 mg sodium
    150 mg cholesterol
    3 g fat/0g saturated fat
    40 mg calcium.

    AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    chicken, ground turkey, fish, beans, tofu, cheese, eggs, soy/almond milk. the list goes on.

    i personally dont eat red meat but pork tender loin and lean ground beef is great as well.

    protein shakes are great as well. I prefer whey.
  • nwhitley
    nwhitley Posts: 619
    Fish (tilapia, tuna, salmon)
    yogurt
    cheese
    eggs
    skim milk
    beans
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    Chicken
    Steak
    Lamb
    Ground beef
    Eggs
    Pork
    Peanut butter

    sometimes I have protein bars
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Chicken, fish, beef, pork, beans, milk, cheese, whey protein shakes and sometimes protein bars.
  • RichEiler
    RichEiler Posts: 8 Member
    ONE WORD BISON!!!!
  • monicamk1975
    monicamk1975 Posts: 298 Member
    eggs, sausage, cheese, nuts, protien shakes, steak, peanut butter
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    No comment. ;-)


    Just kidding.
  • azazelrabbit
    azazelrabbit Posts: 137
    I'm a vegetarian but I eat fish.
    Without meat, fish is the main staple source of protein in my diet, apart from dairy products but I don't eat a lot of them, anyway.
    I think I lack protein most of the time.
  • julie781
    julie781 Posts: 221 Member
    Chobani! I'm addicted!!
  • SSNok
    SSNok Posts: 12 Member
    I'm a vegetarian but I eat fish.
    Oxymoron?
  • suprfast
    suprfast Posts: 49
    orally.
  • 0EmmeNicole0
    0EmmeNicole0 Posts: 180 Member
    Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.

    ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.

    12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
    360 Cal
    80 g protein
    130 mg sodium
    150 mg cholesterol
    3 g fat/0g saturated fat
    40 mg calcium.

    AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!

    80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    I get much MUCH more than 30% of my calories from protein and have no problems doing it. I eat lean meats with lunch and dinner and eggs (or just the whites sometimes) with breakfast. I also use low fat cheeses, peanut butter, almonds, etc. which all have some protein in them. Most of mine comes from the 6 or so ounces of either chicken, turkey, lean beef, pork, or seafood that I have with the main meals.
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    Chicken
    Beef
    Steak
    Greek yogurt
    Cottage cheese
    Whey protien powder
    Eggs
    Fish
    Quinoa
  • blondejillie
    blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
    Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.

    ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.

    12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
    360 Cal
    80 g protein
    130 mg sodium
    150 mg cholesterol
    3 g fat/0g saturated fat
    40 mg calcium.

    AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!

    80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .


    That's for a 12oz steak...OMG it would take awhile to get through that one!
  • ahjenny
    ahjenny Posts: 293 Member
    I love to eat salmon filets with lemon in the morning. Yum!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.

    ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.

    12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
    360 Cal
    80 g protein
    130 mg sodium
    150 mg cholesterol
    3 g fat/0g saturated fat
    40 mg calcium.

    AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!

    80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .


    That's for a 12oz steak...OMG it would take awhile to get through that one!

    3 to 4 minutes.....GONE
  • Navymustng
    Navymustng Posts: 79 Member
    INTEK EVOLUTION PROTEIN...34 GRAMS a SCOOP
  • SunshineT83
    SunshineT83 Posts: 158 Member
    I prefer to get most of my protein from dark leafy greens (kale, collards, mustards), beans, nuts, brown rice, and seafood. I'm not overly excited by meat. I really just tend to cook it for my hubby how is all about animal protein.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    No meat or dairy......i eat luna bars, tofu, quinoa, tvp, rice protein powder, seitan, and usually get about 70-100 grams a day.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    beans, beans, good for your heart
    high in protein and in fiber, too. :)
    and mighty tasty, IMO.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    I changed my protein to 40% and easily get it...

    Lots of lean meat, greek yogurt, protein shakes (home made not the pre-packaged sugary stuff), fish, seafood, lentils, quinoa etc...
    Protein keeps you feeling fuller much longer than carbs do....
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