Protein Talk: What I’m Eating to Get More Protein!

Hello Tuesday! How ya doin?

Ya know how we all made those New Year’s Resolutions a couple of weeks ago? How’s that going for ya? Are you still sticking to them, or have they gone away by now? I hope they haven’t gone away. I’m still working on my everyday. If I have a day that doesn’t go to plan, I choose to get up the next day and decide to make it a better one. Because, remember, it’s a choice. Every day, every time we eat it’s a choice.

I’m still sticking to my 3 water bottles a day. It’s going well and it’s actually not as torturous as it was at the beginning. I feel like I’m getting used to it, but it still is a conscious effort.

As far as the protein goes, some days it’s better than others. I’m trying to do more smaller meals throughout the day that has a protein source each time I eat with 15-20g of protein. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. If I have a span of hours that I have clients and I’m out of the house, sometimes a quick fruit, bar or protein ball has to do.

What I found works best for me is to PLAN. I need to have things ready on hand for me to grab, otherwise I tend to go for carby snacks.

Why am I doing this? I’ve gotten this question a bunch in the past couple of weeks. I’m doing this to see how I feel and see if I see any positive changes. I eat pretty cleanly anyways, amping up my protein is just a little food experiment I’m trying. Like I said, amping up my protein doesn’t mean I’m taking down chicken every 2-3 hours.  This is pushing me out of my comfort zone of just grabbing granola or a nut ball and being done with it. I’m being creative and trying to change up my eats. I’ve basically eaten the same way for years now, so it’s nice to be doing something different.

I’m also realizing, that I feel better when I don’t eat HUGE meals for lunch and dinner. That is definitly something that takes work and restraint. I just love eating, but I’m realizing I can eat feel satisfied and eat again a couple hours later! But this is a work in progress! I’d say 50% of the time I remember this and 50% I eat large meals. 

Protein sources:

• hardboiled eggs
• wild shrimp
• hemped up hummus
• organic tofu
• edamame
• tempeh
• smoothies with protein powder (sunwarrior or vega)
• protein chia pudding
• beans: lentils, chickpeas, small white beans, cannelini beans, refried beans
• chicken
• other wild fish (salmon, tuna)

Other sources that have protein:

• Quinoa (6g per serving)
• Brown rice  (6g per serving)
• Millet (4g per serving)
• Wild Rice (6g per serving)
• Goji Berries (4g per serving)
• Chia Seeds
• Shelled Hemp (11g per serving)
• Oats (6g per serving)
• Nut Butter (about 8g per serving)

Even brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli have 2g protein per serving! You’ll be surprised what you learn when you start reading labels!

My fridge is literally stocked with these things ready to go. When I prepare and plan I do much better. I put together some of these things for a meal/snack and I’m good to go!

Sample snacks:

• 2 hardboiled eggs & carrots
• hemped up hummus, carrots & apple
• nut balls
• green smoothie with protein powder
• pumpkin chia pudding with goji berries
• tofu, brown rice & spinach (small meal)

What do you do to prepare for success during the week? Do you track your food intake? 

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