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I am having to do a nutritional log and I am having trouble getting all my Protein. I can eat normal foods but need to keep it under 1200 calories with at least 70-75 of protein.

I dont have any shakes or powders yet so how else could I get it?

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Are you on liquids only?

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Oops sorry...normal food Proteins will coven from your lean meats and fish. Salmon is a great source of Protein.

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Ground turkey is good also yogurt too

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Thanks I have been doing really good finding it but today I only got 58. I think thats still good but how close do I really have to get?

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Have some cheese or eggs

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Have some cheese or eggs

Thats just it. I have been eating all day. Im way under my calories for once in my life and still need more Protein.< /p>

I am going ro have to divide my calories better than I have been.

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Ham and cheese

1oz serving of ham is 5grams

1oz serving of mozzarella is 9grams

calories 100

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Cottage cheese & pineapple

4oz of cottage cheese 14grams

4oz of Del Monte pineapple Tidbits in juice none

Calories 150

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I just want to add that I never get even close to 75 grams of Protein. 50 is really good for me.

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I use liquid egg whites to add Protein to my drinks. You need to make sure you get double pasteurized egg whites. I don't taste a difference, but some people can not get over the idea of drinking eggs. Each pump is 3.3 grams of protein.

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Thanks guys im doing really well today. Yesterday I guess I wasn't eating enough even though I really did eat a ton of food.< /p>

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