Need ideas for increasing protein in my diet
I've been tracking my food on MFP. No matter what I change the goal settings to (from the recommended/standard to a lower carb %) I cannot meet my protein intake. Like, not even come close to meeting it. My carb is always at (if I decrease the %age) or below and my fat (regardless of setting) is always above. Being gluten free, my meals often have veggie/fruit, dairy, and meat. I eat greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cheddar, eggs (w yolk), hummus, tuna and always a meat at dinner (chicken, salmon, venison, turkey sausage, talapia, pork). I also have mixed nuts, larabars, Kind bars, and the like on hand for snack at work.
MFP has me consuming 1200-1400 calories (depending on if I worked out) and of course, working out increases my requested caloric intake which just increases the protein amount suggested making the deficit worse. But given that I'm missing the mark day in and day out it's clear why I'm STARVING all the time.
Ideas for lean proteins?
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.