Difficulty With Protein

[littlerlou 7]

Im having a really hard time getting in my Protein. My doctor said not to rely on shakes and powders...ok...so I dont...then he said to keep calories around 1000 and Protein between 60-70 grams. Im eating cottage cheese and meats..but it seems like to get enough protein in, I go over my calories...

What are your non powder-shake protein tricks. I already eat tuna too and STILL having trouble balancing calories and protein.

[dee257 1,516]

have you tryed Greek Yogurts...

[1shauna1 129]

have you tryed Greek Yogurts...

That's a good idea, yes they have decent Protein. What about cottage cheese too?

[xavier 153]

Fish, Beans, cheese, tofu. (But I do start every day with the 30 grams in the Premier Proteins from Costco). You can also add the powder to Soup.< /p>

[littlerlou 7]

Thanks for the suggestions. I do the cottage cheese. I tried the Greek yogurt and didnt like it very much.

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[honk 780]

Fat free Greek yogurt is more sour than the 2% fat. For Breakfast I have fruited Greek yogurt with 1/2 scoop whey isolate Protein Powder, tsp unflavored benefiber, and a couple packets of Splendra, and about 1/4 cup high Protein Kashi Go Lean Cereal. I say it's about 28 g of protein.

[littlerlou 7]

Fat free Greek yogurt is more sour than the 2% fat. For breakfast I have fruited Greek yogurt with 1/2 scoop whey isolate Protein powder, tsp unflavored benefiber, and a couple packets of Splendra, and about 1/4 cup high Protein Kashi Go Lean Cereal. I say it's about 28 g of protein.

WOW! Do you know round about what the calorie count is on this? Are you using fresh fruit or Greek Yogurt with fruit? Does the splenda cut down the sour taste?

[sassyfrass 24]

Yoplait coconut flavor is delicious. I am not a big fan of greek yogurt, normally. I did find that I like the Chobani brand, stawberry or peach, okay but, I finally tried the 4 oz. cups of Yoplait brand this week. I would never have known it's greek yogurt. I am a fan!it greek yogurt,

[lellow 1,713]

Try softer Proteins, like fish and tofu or chicken thighs cooked for a long time. Eat slowly, chew well. Take your time.

I never counted calories, avoided carbs or made a note of the amount of Protein I ate. I kinda let the band do all the work as far as Portion Control. And I lost weight. So eat well and maybe don't worry if you're not getting the whole 70g in.