Not getting enough Protein?
Anyone else out there having a difficult time meeting their protein macro requirements without busting calories? With a carb limit of <20g per day and a 30% target calorie deficit, I find it hard to meet both. Fat goals are pretty easy but not without consuming too many calories in the process. I’ve been on Keto for 30 days now, have lost ~24lbs to date and feeling good but concerned about too little protein intake.
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I always keep some Premier Protein Shakes on hand. They have 30g of protein in one shake. 2 net carbs and 3g fat. Makes it easy to add protein with a minimal addition to other macros. Can always just drink a half of a shake if I just need a little boost in protein. They do contain artificial sweeteners so keep that in mind if you have concerns about that. I try to stay away from them for the most part but it is worth it to me if I need that extra protein. Best wishes!
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Try canned tuna or salmon. They’re quick and easy and are essentially pure protein. They are good sources of Omega 3, too. Or any other plain cooked meat will be protein. I am preferring to do bulk cooking, so I have a recipe for several days. It’s a time saving approach both for cooking, and Carb Manager data entry.