skwhite's Journal, 28 June 2012

Your body really needs more protein than what it's getting. You should have about 12 - 16 oz. of protein daily. Don't eat more than 4 oz. though at each meal. Also, your carb intake is quite high! You're filling up on carbs which turn into sugar in your system... which means you're not getting enough sustanance to last you. Be sure when you add in more protein that it is lean protein. That should help you be less hungry through the day. 

Why no more than 4oz. of protein? I haven't heard of that before. Is it just to limit the number of calories or what? 

Hi skwhite ! I add protein by eating one serving Trader Joe's Turkey Jerky, nonfat cottage cheese, little Babybel Light cheese, or tofu snacks I make myself by pressing the water out of the tofu and then baking in the oven with spices, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and sesame seeds! Yummy! 

Thanks for the info. I am on my feet most of the day and moving (even at lunch time) more so in the summer than the other times of the year. I love Trader Joe's I will look at what they have the next time I go. 

Try a low or no fat plain greek yogurt, super high protein and low carb. One serving (1 cup) is usually around 40% of your daily protein RDI! Put in some nuts and some honey for an extra boost and to add a little flavor.  

I LOVE Greek yogurt, I second PDXPaulie, and also HCB's suggestion for nonfat cottage cheese. Both are my breakfast go-tos (& eggs). For lunch, tuna and turkey hit the spot. For dinner, I love salmon, lean steak, grilled chicken salad. I also add protein powder to my lunch smoothies. I'm not on a low-carb diet, but I still aim for 150-200 g of carbs per day.