Protein Ideas

[jennabourland]

I'm in my second week of Phase I, and I'm having trouble getting enough protein. I'm pretty tired of eating chicken and turkey, and I can't afford to be buying much fish or lean red meat.

I have a protein shake (26g) every morning and sometimes have a protein bar (10g) as my snack in the afternoon. I also have protein with my lunch and dinner (usually chicken or turkey), but I'm just not hitting all five full portions. (Today I only had about 50 calories of turkey with my lunch before I just got so tired of it that I didn't want anymore.)

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting more protein in my diet? Is it okay to have a second protein shake in the evening if I just can't do another chicken breast?

Thanks for you help, guys.

[Dave]

One thing to keep in mind here is that while we strive for perfection, we accept getting close. Monica may have some better ideas, but that's mostly where I get my protein from. We eat a fair amount of ground beef and ground turkey as well. Monica makes unbelievable spaghetti sauce (whole wheat noodles of course).

Here's what is in the P90X Nutrition Guide for Protein Servings. I know you have this info, but people often stop by to find information. Each one of these items is 100 calories and represents 1 protein serving on the P90X Nutrition Guide Portion Approach.

Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless) – 3 oz.
Turkey Breast (boneless, skinless) – 3 oz.
Egg whites – 6
Fish and shellfish – 3 oz.
Fat free ham slices – 3 oz.
Pork tenderloin - 3 oz.
Protein powder – 1/3rd cup
Red meat (top sirloin, skirt steak) - 3 oz

Soy burger – 1
Soy cheese slices – 5
Tofu – 3 oz.
Tuna - 3 oz.
Turkey bacon – 2 slices
Veggie Burger – 1
Veggie hot dog - 1

[bronc787]

Hi Dave,

How many grams of protein actually makes up a serving? I have been confused on that for awhile now and just kinda going with the flow but I am at a slight standstill with my weight and want to re-evaluate my nutrition.

Thanks,
Nicole :)

[Dave]

100 calories of protein makes one serving. That's about 25g of "pure protein". If something has carbs (legumes for example), then that number will change.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_grams_of_protein_are_in_100_calories

[bronc787]

Thanks Dave, I was confused cause when reading the labels of turkey bacon and different protein sources the amount of protein per serving listed was different on all of them. In the nutrition guide is just has 100 calories and most items as 3oz. One day i will get the hang of the nutrition...lol.

[Dave]

No problem. That's why we are here.

[Sterling]

I'm in my second week of Phase I, and I'm having trouble getting enough protein. I'm pretty tired of eating chicken and turkey, and I can't afford to be buying much fish or lean red meat.

I have a protein shake (26g) every morning and sometimes have a protein bar (10g) as my snack in the afternoon. I also have protein with my lunch and dinner (usually chicken or turkey), but I'm just not hitting all five full portions. (Today I only had about 50 calories of turkey with my lunch before I just got so tired of it that I didn't want anymore.)

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting more protein in my diet? Is it okay to have a second protein shake in the evening if I just can't do another chicken breast?

Thanks for you help, guys.

Sick-of category:
Chicken
Turkey

Others:
Eggs
Cottage cheese (a great protein source and a slow digesting protein that will keep you fuller for longer)
Fish (doesn't have to be expensive)
Shrimp
Crawfish
Bison
Pork
Venison
Ostrich
Lamb
Mussels
Lobster

Steaks (doesn't have to be lean but be careful if you are particulary watching your calories):
Ribeye
Flat Iron or Blade Steak
Chuck Steak (very cheap and good)
Top Sirloin or 'London Broil' Steak (not really a steak, but rather a steak cut roast; very lean and must slow cook to get tender)

Hope that helps.