Protein

Yummy Salmon
Honey Glazed Salmon… yum!
Tips for success?
hi everyone! I haven’t used this app in over 10 years and wondering how you guys use it now to best achieve your goals? What aspects do you find most motivating and helpful on a daily and weekly basis?
New
Dealing with keeping off weight after acid reflux surgery. Just started using fitness pal, but don't always rember to put everything. Over 50 ,don't have many close friends who are dieting or had this surgery. Having problems with sweets ,and being hungry. Doing protein drinks, trying to watch carbs. Any ideas?
Accountability friends
Hello! I'm not new to this, I've been using MFP for almost 3 years now. I've lost almost 140 lbs in that time frame and have been maintaining within 5 lbs. I log in daily with weight and track all my food. However, I am struggling with exercise and meeting protein goals! I'm looking for people who are struggling as well so…
Hi
Had reflux Feb 2025,trying not to regain weight , not easy as stay home alot. Doing protein powders, eating more protein, watching carbs, limiting sweets. Not easy.
Newly Back to MFP
I’m looking for friends who are active daily and are looking for motivation. I am also looking for friends who want to hear what my nutritionist have to say and share our journeys with each other. Add me! I will accept all.
Healthy food
I need some help, I need to cook food that has 140g of protein, it can be more than one meal, but it is important that it wont be more because I eat 5g of creatine. Does anyone has any recipes/food recommendations
can anyone help me get started?
hi my names tia and i’m looking to start working out and making my body in better health, i have no clue where to start im not sure how much protein i need or what workouts i need to do, i will be working out at home with weights and im looking to work my glutes, arms, abs, and legs would anyone be able to guide me along?
Second time around and desperate.
Hello, this is my second time trying logging all my food in hopes that it will help me get healthier and lose weight. I tried once about 4 or 5 years ago and lost a few pounds but didn’t stick with it. At that time, I was a pre-diabetic. Now, I’ve graduated into full blown type 2 diabetes. I’m desperate for this to work as…
Participants needed
Hello, I am a student currently in my third year at university and doing a dissertation with a focus on PROTEIN INTAKE. If you have a spare 10-15 minutes, I would hugely appreciate your time in completing this questionnaire. Link below - https://nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4QYx7HeXjGxJs2
I have been on my diet for exactly 1 year today
So as of today I have been on my diet for exactly 1 year. I am down 209lbs. I have my starting weight at 546lbs. but I'm positive it was more than that. 546lbs. was just the last official weight I had from a doctor's visit and it had been a year and half since that visit when I started and I know I weighed more. I was…
Building muscle after workout - vegetarian
Hello! I'm pretty active already, I bike to work 5-6 a week (40 minutes total) & I work out with exercise classes 2-3 days a week depending on my work schedule. Typically these are Pilates bodyweight/light weight classes or Yoga. My biggest issue is I often don't eat anything to help build my muscle back after my exercise…
Intro! Used MFP 2014-2017
I’m back! Surprisingly, but I’m working with a personal trainer and he wants to see my macros. I used MFP religiously from 2014-2017 so I know my calories and macros pretty well already and I’m a creature of habit. Doing things a bit differently this go around. I used to do 1,200-1,400 calories now I’m aiming for…
New here. 40yo focus on workout, weight and stress mgmt
Hi there. Im new here need to drop 6kg, But I was finding it hard as Im going to the gym 5-6 times a week. With this app Im hoping to have an easy way to track e visualise my diet, macros and micros🙏
Losing weight during perimenopause
Hi everyone 👋 Back on here after a bit of a hiatus as I need to lose weight for my wedding next year (August 26) plus I need to lose weight for my health. Looking to lose 3 stone altogether so would love some cheerleaders and friends I can cheer along too! Tackling my weight with walking and watching my macros so anyone…
High Protein Low Calorie meals
What are you favorite high protein low cal meals? Share pics too! I’ve been loving this cottage cheese and egg white dish with spinach and cherry tomatoes. Less than 200 calories and almost 24 grams of protein! I sautéed the onions first with some cooking spray, then add the spinach and tomatoes sliced in half. When that…
New to this app: Protein Question
If I’m over my protein some for the day on my macros but under my overall calories…will this affect my progress?
Protein fat balance
I just started and I’m struggling to find a good macro balance. I can’t seem to figure out a way to get enough protein without going way over on fat. Any suggestions?
What is everyone's daily protein goal? I think mine might be way too high!
I've been trying to eat foods that are high in fiber and protein, lower in fat (mostly saturated/bad fats) and limit my added sugar. While I can easily reach my fiber goal, and have reduced my sugar and bad fat intake, I have YET to get anywhere near my protein goal even though I add foods high in protein to every…
Diabetes Nutrition
I am a diabetes and trying to control my calories using this app. If anyone trying the same goal let’s connect. Happy new year!!
Protein Shakes - Whey or Plant Based
Hi everyone. I don’t know about you, but protein shakes are a staple in my meal planning. I use them to grab those extra calories I may be missing to meet the day or a quick grab if I don’t have time for a meal. Sometimes they are my breakfast, because that is the hardest meal for me to wrap my head around. I’m just not…
Wanted to share a recipe for Paul's Protein Power Pudding.
In a bowl, mix until smooth: 1 cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 170g nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup of water Weigh these out into another container: 31g Casein/Whey blend protein powder 31g 100% Whey Protein powder 1 serving of Collagen powder Add this to the powder: 1 package Sugar-free Jell-O Pudding mix Now…
App. consistently showing incorrect goal values (images inside)
Hi all, this is quite an odd one. I have set my goals as per the attached, however on a daily basis the app. is displaying incorrect values (also attached) As an example i have set my protein goal to 240g, however the macros tab shows this as 257g, the same with carbs and fats too, am i missing something?
Calculating Macros
In the past I have liked high protein macros. A few years back I went to a bariatric doctor, where I also spoke to a dietitian. The plan they put me on according to a friend who does body building was equivalent to around 1200 calories a day. I did a plan like this years ago and fell of fast and gained even more. In…
Besides using protien supplements, how can I reach 117g of protein a day?
My dietician and physician set my macros, and while I am seeing some good change in my health, I am getting very tired of protien shakes/powders. I tried to reach my goal of 117g of protien without it several times, but I struggle to even get close. Any advice on creating meals with 35g to 40g of protien without some kind…

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