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How to manage high protein intake but keep calories low

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Mini1977 · 19/06/2024 10:54

Started a diet recently and decided rather than just calorie counting i was going to make sure i was getting my correct macronutrients.

So for my body weight, age and height i should be eating 123.8g carbs, 185.7g protein, 45.9g fat over 1651 calories per day.

Can anyone help me with meal ideas in how i can reach these goals or if there is any supplements etc.

so far today i have had protein pancakes & protein yoghurt i have consumed 528 calories 62.6g carbs, 14.9g fat & 36.7g protein.

Really not sure how i am going to reach my protein intake and stay under calories.

TIA

OP posts:
Menora · 19/06/2024 13:20

Symptoms I noticed from too much protein was headaches and either constipation or an upset stomach. I didn’t feel good

Misunderstoodagain · 19/06/2024 14:49

That's a lot of protein if your not weightlifting every day etc.
Lunches- I have a can of tuna with poached eggs and rye toast with olive oil or
Turkey burger on bagel slims and chutney spinach and cheese,
Breakfast- Protein powder in banana smoothies / berry smoothies or protein porridge
Snacks- Beef jerky/ nuts / homemade protein cookies/ protein yogurt/puddings
It can be really hard to keep the calories down when having a high protein diet, normally when you work out a lot you need the extra calories so ok with that much protein.

Workawayxx · 19/06/2024 16:20

MuscariFan · 19/06/2024 12:31

How does all this protein supplementing with powders play against the anti-UPF movement? Are people who consider they have healthy diets avoiding UPFs in solid food and drink, but then piling them on in heavy doses of protein powder?

'Diet' (as in food intake, not restriction) advice is just beyond confusing these days.

I try and have as little UPF as possible but do use a vanilla protein powder (max 1/2 scoop per day) for convenience and to add range to my diet.

I think most suggest an 80/20 approach is OK with 80% "good" (non-UPF) and 20% "bad"/UPF.

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