Halcyon Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I have been mostly vegetarian for a while now...I do eat meat, but not frequently. I eat fish sometimes. I do eat eggs and skim milk but not a lot of cheese. There's no need to convince me that I dont need that much protein, or that I shouldnt worry about it. In the past, when I havent paid attention, I lost a lot of hair (wasnt eating enough protein) and I tend to get weak if I am not paying close attention to my intake (if I dont pay attention, I tend to hover around 40 grams a day, which isnt enough when I am exercising). Anyway, I need to increase my protein intake. I need about 80-90 grams a day as I am working out a fair amount, and I don't see how I can do this without eating all day LOL. For example, my day today; a bowl of oatmeal and one hard boiled egg for breakfast, lunch was an organic vegan hot dog on ww bun with an apple, snack was a banana cherry smoothie with whey protein (16 grams of protein). All in all, I have only had 50 grams today. I will eat dinnern around 7 pm, and I usually have a salad or something light. I could add tuna, I suppose. For those of you who prefer not to eat a ton of meat, how do you get your protein levels up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Do you eat nuts? I also love beans/pulses. It's something I struggle with too though. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 beans and protien powder and nuts. Add nutbutter or protien powder to the oatmeal. Add some nuts to your lunch and chickpeas in your salad. Check your veggie dogs and see if you can find a higher protein one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I use a protein powder and do one smoothie a day. I just don't feel like eating enough to satisfy my protein needs. I lift weights and cannot dip too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I have been mostly vegetarian for a while now...I do eat meat, but not frequently. I eat fish sometimes. I do eat eggs and skim milk but not a lot of cheese. There's no need to convince me that I dont need that much protein, or that I shouldnt worry about it. In the past, when I havent paid attention, I lost a lot of hair (wasnt eating enough protein) and I tend to get weak if I am not paying close attention to my intake (if I dont pay attention, I tend to hover around 40 grams a day, which isnt enough when I am exercising). Anyway, I need to increase my protein intake. I need about 80-90 grams a day as I am working out a fair amount, and I don't see how I can do this without eating all day LOL. For example, my day today; a bowl of oatmeal and one hard boiled egg for breakfast, lunch was an organic vegan hot dog on ww bun with an apple, snack was a banana cherry smoothie with whey protein (16 grams of protein). All in all, I have only had 50 grams today. I will eat dinnern around 7 pm, and I usually have a salad or something light. I could add tuna, I suppose. For those of you who prefer not to eat a ton of meat, how do you get your protein levels up? Hard boil several eggs a day and eat at least the whites since this is where the good protein is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I really like meat so I may not be the best person to respond but if I were you, I would do something like stir in protein powder into your oatmeal, or maybe peanut butter or almond butter. Spread peanut butter on your apple. Grab a handful of nuts for a snack, sprinkle sliced almonds and hard boiled egg chunks on your salad. Cook up chickpeas and roast them for a snack or sprinkle them on your salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Do you eat nuts? I also love beans/pulses. It's something I struggle with too though. Laura I do, but probably not as much as I should as they are high in fat and I am trying to lose five pounds. Also, I prefer to buy them organic in bulk and whole foods in about 40 minutes away, so I just dont get there as often as I should. In terms of fat per protein provided, I am not sure they are great as a protein source, although I definitely think I should be eating at least a quarter cup a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 I use a protein powder and do one smoothie a day. I just don't feel like eating enough to satisfy my protein needs. I lift weights and cannot dip too low. Yep, I use a protein powder, one smoothie a day. And you're like me: i just dont want to eat that much LOL. I may have to do two protein shakes a day. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Yep, I use a protein powder, one smoothie a day. And you're like me: i just dont want to eat that much LOL. I may have to do two protein shakes a day. Thanks! Oh I have lived on smoothies. Sometimes I just can't be bothered with chewing but I need calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Protein powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks guys. I have a chocolate flavored whey protein but I think i need to add an unflavored powder to add to my oatmeal and such. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hemp seeds and nutritional yeast are both high in protein and can easily be added to many foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Greek yogurt is high protein. FAGE is my favorite. I get 2% or Total, and put a teaspoon of all fruit jam and hemp seeds in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I was going to recommend protein powder too. What about soy yogurt? Lentils have tons of protein too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I do, but probably not as much as I should as they are high in fat and I am trying to lose five pounds. Also, I prefer to buy them organic in bulk and whole foods in about 40 minutes away, so I just dont get there as often as I should. In terms of fat per protein provided, I am not sure they are great as a protein source, although I definitely think I should be eating at least a quarter cup a day. This might not make sense and I am probably wrong, but I feel like nuts (almonds for me) actually help with my weight. I lost 10 lbs while incorporating nuts in my diet. I try to eat a 1/4 cup throughout the day to curb hunger. And its supposedly good fat. I am a vegetarian, and while I probably do not get enough of the right kind of protein, I make sure I have some protein for every meal and snack. Eggs, nuts, low fat string cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, beans, black bean burgers, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Greek yogurt has twice as much protein as regular yogurt. Could you add that to your smoothies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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