picky eater hitting protein tips?? please:') (1600cal but going down to 1400cal next week) struggling to even hit 120g and I need 140g
holy cow hitting my protein and also eating in a deficit is harder than I remember because I've never done it right!
enormousduckling
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Don't sleep on chickpeas, beans, etc. They have quite a bit of protein and ate a nice break from dairy and meat products. Fish is a nice alternative. And of course protein powder is the least caloric form of intake, although with a 1400 kcal limit, I would focus more on real food rather than powder.
shanagrand
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i didn't grow up eating fish but i gotta tell you it's super easy to cook! salmon and swordfish are my go to. I haven't tried cod yet. for the other 2 I've done blackened seasoning and the pan fry with couple sprays of olive oil
LiftingLynx
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Adding egg whites to things is an easy way to boost protein. Lean ground beef or cuts of steak work well and don't take long to cook. There is always chicken breast, canned chicken or canned tuna in a pinch, and I love eggs, I've eaten as many as 8 at a time. Beef jerky or biltong can make a nice snack, I gravitate towards low carb/sugar ones.
Kogre
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Make protein your absolute priority. This is how I hit my goals:
Breakfast/post workout: 45g whey isolate with 150g full fat cottage cheese
Lunch: 130-140g cooked chicken breast (with veg, in soup, in a sandwich... whatever fits your macros)
Afternoon snack: 200g Fage 0% yogurt
Dinner: 130-140g cooked chicken breast (see lunch)
Evening snack: 150g full fat cottage cheese
Getting the protein in when it's a priority isn't too hard. you can adjust your amounts to fit your goals, I'm just highlighting it's not so bad if you plan for it and shop for it.
sarcasticairport666092
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When was the last time do did an assessment of nutritional needs. Maybe doing another assessment at your current state could be beneficial. Maybe your number will change depending you current weight and activity level. Maybe reassess your goals. Sorry just brainstorming.
Kfmarie7
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I’d suggest Greek yogurts most of them have little calories and high in protein.(we like the triple zero in our house) We’ve also been adding protein powder to just about everything we make. I even add it to my kid’s pancake mix or oatmeal because she doesn’t eat enough meat.
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Breakfast/post workout: 45g whey isolate with 150g full fat cottage cheese
Lunch: 130-140g cooked chicken breast (with veg, in soup, in a sandwich... whatever fits your macros)
Afternoon snack: 200g Fage 0% yogurt
Dinner: 130-140g cooked chicken breast (see lunch)
Evening snack: 150g full fat cottage cheese
Getting the protein in when it's a priority isn't too hard. you can adjust your amounts to fit your goals, I'm just highlighting it's not so bad if you plan for it and shop for it.
Good luck!
Also low fat is a great way to fit more protein and carbs. My latest cut was sub 30g fat per day.