Protein

Making a Change!
Hi. I've used MFP on and off for almost 15 years since my mid 40s. This past year and a half has been difficult with a knee injury (6 months post surgery now) and a persistent foot stress fracture, post knee recovery. These have severely impacted my walking which is my main source of exercise. Due to the lack of walking…
Hey, folks
Trying.Fitness Pal again, and having tribe right off the bat. I'm on my second day, although it's only about 2:00 am. In the last hour, I've eaten an apple - not bad, eh? . . . And then I ate two slices of toast with butter and blackberry jam. Clearly, I need help. Oh yeah - I forgot to tell you about the Coca-Cola. Tsk,…
I'm new here and looking forward to the journey
I am a lifetime Weight Watchers member but I've become unhappy with how they are running the business now. I've had several friends who have had success with MFP and I'm hoping it will help me track my food, focus on moving more, and making better choices.
New
Hello everyone! This looks like a huge crowd. The app looks like there are many options and uses.
Is it possible to loose weight in my calf’s
I have bigger calf’s and I’m worried that if I loose weight my calf’s will still be bigger and I won’t loose weight in them I’ll just gain muscle and they will still be bigger
Reaching protein goal
I am to consume 143 gr of protein daily on a -2000 calorie budget. I’m eating eggs, yogurt, chicken breast, and beans. But I’m lucky if I make it to 120 gr, which is rare. Any suggestions?
Getting healthy after cancer.
Hi everyone, I just finished a two year battle with cancer and won! I am 6’3” and have weighed 210lbs for the last 10 years or so. Right now I’m 142lbs, lost nearly a third of my body weight. I couldn’t eat for three months, drinking Boost was all I could stomach. I’m on the way back now and this app is helping me eat and…
Protein shake recommendations
Hi there, I am new to protein powder and was wondering which protein powder is good for hormonal acnes and taste good with affordable price? I am planning to drink protein shake after every meal so I need something that taste good.
Looking for low sodium low calorie protein choices
HI, MFP has shown me that I get too much sodium and not enough protein. Does anyone have make ahead recipes for boneless skinless chicken breasts? I recently started making baked tofu ahead of time and am thinking adding chicken would help too.
Long time creaper first time posting.
I have used MFP on and off for years. Well now the time has come to get serious. I was diagnosed w congestive heart failure on my 60th Birthday. So now its no salt, no alcohol limited fluids (8 cups a day of any fluid) and get down to healthy weight. I've lost 34lbs (mostly water weight) and have been sober for almost 30…
Vegan Protein Powders
What's your favorite vegan protein powder? 'm looking for one that is sugar-free but doesn't have any artificial ingredients. Thanks!
Weight loss and muscle gain
Hi all, I’ve currently been on a 1000 calorie deficit for 7 months and have lost 92lbs. I am starting to weight train and wondering how many calories I should be aiming for per day as I’m currently between 1300 and 1600 hitting around 110 grams of protein per day as I’ve seen multiple sources saying I should be having 2600…
54 from the heartland- get me out of the obese category!
I’m Pre diabetic weigh 218 and want to make lasting change through higher veggie and protein, calorie deficit eating and walking to start. I do love chocolate! I have a degree in wellness management. Looking for like minded folks! Also struggle with post COVID fatigue.Happy Valentine’s Day!
Can someone help with a high protein Vegetarian diet?
As a male Indian who is vegetarian there are many restrictions to my diet that I believe do not let me achieve my goals and hit the desired amount of daily protein. I can’t eat eggs and I don’t wish to consume much of soya due to the ambiguity around it affecting the oestrogen levels in males. In India I don’t see many…
Figuring out calories / macros
Hello. I've been missing for quite awhile, and got on the scale today at the doctors office and left there crying, i've never been this big. I have almost 100lbs to lose. I'm trying to figure out how many calories I should eat to lose 1.5-2lbs a week. Also trying to figure out what % of carbs, protein & fat to eat. I'm…
Is 79 gams of fats and 89 grams of sugar daily intake too much?
Hi, I am a male 1.86m, 75kg, BMI 21.5 and I would like to lose a bit of weight to have 72kg (because this is when I feel the best). Actually my goal is to get rid of belly fat and get a visible abdominal muscles (but nothing extreme). I run in the spring and fall (usually 5 km every 3 days), ride a bike in the summer and…
Hi lovelies I exceed fat % or and couldn't complete protein and carbs% what' are the best suggestion
Is it necessary to reach the percentage goal ?and do not exceed the % goal
Milk
Is 500ml of milk daily safe ?
I don't know how to post to a specific thread??
I am trying to post to the 50+ group. My name is Luanne, and I am a Newbie. Was once on a weight loss challenge over 10 years ago, and we used this platform. I lost. 😒 Story of my life. Lol. I am from a small mountain community in California. We are at 5700 ft, and are expecting new snow tonight!
Lookin for friends and people that can share this challenge together
I have this app for a while. Now I’m using it to count my macros and protein intake because of gym reasons. I would love to be in contact with people that want to share this journey together
Efficient plant-based ways of getting 130g protein
Hi folks I (f35) am strength training while also aiming to lose fat. Based on multiple calculators, I should be aiming for 130g protein while eating at a modest deficit of 1600 calories. I am struggling to get to 130g, yet alone 100g, a day while sticking to 1600 calories. To make matters more complicated, I deal with the…
Give me all your high-protein snack ideas
Looking to incorporate more protein into my diet. Not looking for “shakes” or anything like that. What’s your go-to protein snack?
Thoughts on weekly protein average vs daily protein?
For weight loss, if I have a calorie goal of 2000 calories per day and I hit 1800 one day and 2200 the next, as long as it averages out to be 2000, I'll lose weight. Does that go for protein as well? If I have a goal of 150g of protein daily and hit 200 one day but only 100 the next, will I still put on muscle as long as…
Tips or favorite recipes for increasing protein?
I am going through menopause and want to increase my protein intake. I would prefer to do it without adding a lot of meat to my diet, but have found it to be challenging. Any tips, suggestions, or favorite recipes would be appreciated.
Protein Snacks
Hey, I'm doing macros and always struggle to get my protein in and not go over in fat. I've upped my fat, but still it's an issue. I need some lower fat, higher protein snack ideas. I really don't care for chicken or really any meat, but I do it when I must.
Hello from Massachusetts
Hello Everyone. New here. 🙌🏾 Hoping to give back to this community as much as receive!
What are your favorite high protein vegan meals?
What are some of your favorite vegan meals that are packed with protein? Does anyone else struggle with getting a lot of protein in their diet?
Any other pescatarians?!
Hello! New member here. Wanted to start a discussion about struggles in getting enough protein as a pescatarian. I primarily eat plant-based with some seafood. Main sources of protein right now are tofu, beans, lentils, chia seeds, and vegan protein shakes (my filler). Any other protein recommendations I’m missing or…
Hi! Does anyone have any low cal high protein snack recipes?
I'm looking for low-calorie high high-protein snack or small meal recipes.

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