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ETFON4
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I noticed when I add shrimp or fish to my daily intake it helps alot. Half a can of crab is only 40 calories and 9 grams of protein so if you ate the whole can you are already at 18 grams . I am going to try and add fish on my menu daily..

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I always fall short on the protein, any suggestions would be great.

“If death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume and come back as a new character...Would you slow down? Or speed up?”

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Yes! I am having the same issue as per my tracker. I missed the protein mark on 3 of the 5 days that I tracked last week. I'd love some suggestions from members who are getting the right amount of protein. I found this list online and I am going to try to add an egg or yogurt (already mentioned, thanks!) snack this week.
http://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable/

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SABLENESS
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 1/19/13 8:46 P

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I for one do not do as well if I'm low on protein. Here are a few ways I get in a little more.

WeightWatchers string cheese
1 oz Cabot 75% reduced fat cheddar
jar of plain beef, chicken, or turkey baby food. Makes excellent low cal "pate"
nuts, measured, counted, or weighed
hard-boiled egg

FL - Eastern Standard Time

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JULIACOLLINS62
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At first I was needing to supplement with protein drinks (I used the 30 gram per), but now I'm getting more than enough eating Fage 0% Greek yogurt and non fat cottage cheese. I love nuts so with going non fat on yogurt and cottage cheese I can enjoy the good fat in nut produce. I agree protein is so important. This tracking is great for me to see how I need to adjust :-) . Good health everyone. Sincerely, Julia

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WHEREDIDITGO
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I too, have the problem of not getting enough protein! I'm always reading labels.
What's the deal with "protein" drinks? Has anyone tried that?


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MYBULLDOGS
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 1/13/13 9:48 P

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it is never to late to start.

my sister lost 105 pounds at age 63 walking 15000 steps a day.

i have lost 44 pounds by giving up grain and sugar products at age 60..

i walk 15000 steps a day.

i use a salad plate as my dinner plate.

i keep mandrtan oranges in the fridge. when the sweet tooth comes on i grab one or two tablespoons of the fruit.

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I have the same problem with not always getting enough protein, but am determined to make sure I do.

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CHERYL_ANNE
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Seconding MaryAlice's post.

To Feel Fuller, Fill Up On Protein
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_art
icles.asp?id=492

You'll get SparkPoints for reading the article, too!

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SHOAPIE
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yes not enough protein will hurt your weight loss, been there done that. I'm vegan. I eat beans, nuts, nut butters, quinoa and TVP. Yes nuts and nut butters have fats, but they are the good fats. I try to eat protein at every meal and snack. Protein makes you feel full so eating it slow means you don't eat as much and you feel full longer. I like soy beans, they are one of the lowest in calories then eat one or two at a time.

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ETFON4
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If I don't get enough protein will it hinder my weight loss.? A few times this week I have not reached my target of 60-136, been under 47 or 50 range. Been exercising and eating well otherwise but not a huge weight loss. Went grocery shopping yesterday and bought more protein items such as cottage cheese , shrimp, fish etc. so will try harder this week to consume proper amount of protein. So was just thinking if it was because of not enough protein.

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