Does anyone have protein ideas besides the typical eggs, meat, etc.

[teach1996]

Looking for EASY, EASY things to eat on the go with a good carb/protein mix.

[chench53]

I happen to love sardines - skinless, boneless, and the BEST King Oscar skinless and boneless sardines, in olive oil. I'll eat the whole can which is about 3.5-4.0 oz, has about 3, sometimes 4 sardines. Drain the oil off. Eat with toast, crackers, toss in a salad, toss in pasta, whatever, Comes in a can with the pull off top, good for travel. 

The next best brand is SEASON brand, I've found both in BJ's, but in my opinion, King Oscar is THE KING of Sardines!! Finding them in the regular supermarkets in my area (Suffolk VA) is sometimes difficult.

Another portable item is Chicken of the Sea Atlantic Salmon in the pouches, another great source of protein.

I like to make my own LENTIL SOUP. It's low fat, good protein, and good fiber! Soup is not as portable, but once it's made, it's quick to microwave to heat it, good for when you get home late and want food NOW.  

As far as eggs, it's easy to keep hardboiled eggs handy, but what about eggs for dinner?

You can make a Frittata (this one from SkinnyTaste), or add other assorted vegetables in. Quick, and easy. You can use whole egg, or some yokes, or no yokes, just whites, as in that recipe. You can wrap it up to bring with you.

So, just some ideas - hope it helps!

Gerry

[durango88]

The "make believe meat" veggie meals have gotten pretty good.  They are also loaded with protein.

For dinner I just had a Lightlife Veggie Pot Pie.  I think it is very tasty with 16g of protein.

I also like the SoyBoy smoked tofu with 21g of protein.  Even if you are not a tofu fan ... this is worth trying.

Yes, I am a vegetarian.  I never have a problem making my protein goals.

[chench53]

Hey, that SoyBoy tofu looks good! Thanks,

Gerry

[Mel_S]

There is always beans and nuts. If you want an on the go carb/protein mix you can do crackers/bread with peanut butter or another nut spread. Or hummus or refried beans as a spread with pita bread or chips. The easiest, would probably be a trail mix with nuts and dried fruit. 

[betpchem]

I've done Greek yogurt with nuts and berries for protein. That's quick and easy.

Just recently I've gotten a lot of basil so I made small pesto frittatas in a muffin pan. Small, single-sized servings of protein in a grab-and-go form. Here's the recipe: http://www.notderbypie.com/pesto-frittata-bites/ 

[Auburn]

 I love the Premier Protein Shakes that you can get at Sams Club, Costco or Walmart. About $18 for 12 and they are 30 grams of protein and only 2 net carbs. 5 carbs with 3 being fiber.

The chocolate is delicious. I have not tried the vanilla.

[SunsetRunner]

Wow.  That's a broad question, but would need a bit more info to be useful.

Most people get WAY too much protein and eat their carbs/protein at the totally wrong time -- which can lead to belly weight retention (pudginess).

When you're looking for carb/protein on the 'go'...where are going from and where are you going to?  Need to eat based on either what you just did or are on your way to 'do'....

So, bit more info would be useful...

[teach1996]

So, I'm seeing a trainer who specifically said carb/protein and veggies for breakfast and lunch. No carbs at dinner. One protein shake. I weigh 135 and am 5ft 1". He said I don't have weight to lose (I'd like to lose 10), but my body will transform to where I look lean by losing fat/gaining muscle. Be good 5 out of 7 days of the week. We do HIT training twice a week and 2 times a week I do 30 min. walk/jog cardio and another day I do HIT on my own. We've had 5 sessions so far, but I've been eating "healthy" since June 18. I do much better with small meals throughout the day, but he said no sugar, no dairy and best results if I do the above.

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

I guess you'll find what works for you or not.  Depending on when you're working out, I'd disagree with the no carbs at dinner.  After working out you need protein and micro nutrients to rebuild your body and carbs (clean carbs..not processed carbs) too.  Some fat.  Especially if you're leaning up as opposed to trying to lose weight.

Typical dinner would be grains (quinioa, brown rice, green veg, and what ever else you like, beans, some lentils mixed in with the quinoa, etc.).

Try it your trainers way, see if you see the results you are after.  

I'd also say yes, to no ADDED sugar, but you shouldn't avoid naturals, fruits, etc.  Depends on your trainers background/education.  Many might steer you towards the tyipcal high-protein, low carb route, just vegan/vegetarianized bunk. 

Whole food, plant-based earth grown nutrients across the board works for me.  Lean <10% body fat, energy, muscle growth, endurance....ticks all the boxes without counting anything or doing without anything.  🙂

You're good with the small meals 4-5-6x a day.  Some work better with 3 larger meals and 2-3 snack sizes built in between so you're eating something every 2-3 hours.

HIIT is good, I do that, mix it up with some interval cardio and 1-2 heavy weight days when my schedule allows. 

All depending on your objectives (weight loss, toning, leaning out, building strength, building size)...

[teach1996]

Thank you so much! I miss my fruit! I do eat good food, and I feel like I'm so, so much healthier than I was 6 months ago. I'm not trying to be a bodybuilder, but I'd like to be healthy and look good in my clothes. Your advice is very helpful.

[lady-named-K8E]

Hey VeganBadAss!

I am a newbie to the whole "when to eat what" for best results with weightloss, any advice?

I should add that I have managed to lose nearly 60 pounds on my own over the last year by calorie counting and getting active, but I can't seem to get out of the plateau I'm in...even switching up my workouts...I've been stuck at 155 for almost 3 months (give or take a few pounds depending on the day)

Needless to say I'm super frustrated and carry most of my weight in my back and around the middle as you mentioned 😞

Any advice would be very much appreciated 🙂 You seem to know what you're doing 🙂

Thanks!

[HelenaFitbit]

Hey there @lady-named-K8E ! Congratulations on your epic weight loss, it is truly impressive.   Here are my 2 cents on this: 

While I have not lost that amount of weight, I did hit a plateau when I was 255; I tried pushing harder on workouts, stay low on my caloric budget, no processed, no takeouts, etc and the scale wouldn't budge!  

What I did was have a cheat week, I did not count calories (while I avoided excess on portions) and increased my water intake. After that week I recalculated my food plan and continued counting as usual, then whoosh! I was on 251  Usually stress or routine may stall your progress, so taking a break sounds like an alternative.