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The 30g protein per meal myth — need advice

ZaraB_AL Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 3:19 PM 9 replies 2,128 viewsPage 1 of 2
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ZaraB_AL
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Oct 29, 2023 at 4:44 PM#1

Happy Sunday everyone! 🍳 Let's share our meal prep wins this week. I find that prepping on Sunday is literally the only way I stay on track with protein goals during the work week, especially with the reduced appetite making it hard to think about food.

Here's what I prepped today for the week ahead:

Protein-Packed Turkey Meatballs (makes ~24)

  • 500g lean turkey mince
  • 1 egg
  • 40g oats (blitzed into flour)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
  • Bake 200°C for 20 min
  • Per 4 meatballs: ~180 cal, 28g protein

Greek Yogurt Protein Bark (snack)

  • 500g Fage 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey
  • Mixed berries on top
  • Spread on parchment, freeze 2 hrs, break into pieces
  • Per serving (~1/6): ~95 cal, 16g protein

Chicken & Veg Rice Bowls x5

  • 750g chicken breast, seasoned with paprika & garlic
  • 400g jasmine rice (dry weight, cooked)
  • Roasted broccoli & peppers
  • Drizzle of soy sauce & sesame
  • Per bowl: ~420 cal, 42g protein

Show me yours! 👇

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LipidDoc_ATL
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Oct 29, 2023 at 5:01 PM#2

Love this thread. I'm all about minimum effort, maximum protein. Everything goes in the slow cooker because I'm lazy.

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken — this is stupid easy

  • 1kg chicken breast
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 1 tin black beans, drained
  • Packet of taco seasoning
  • Low 6-8 hours. Shred with forks.
  • Use in wraps, bowls, or just eat it straight because we're adults
  • Per 200g serving: ~210 cal, 35g protein

I make this literally every single Sunday and I'm not tired of it yet. 4 months running.

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Oct 29, 2023 at 5:18 PM#3

Plant-based GLP-1 user here! Getting protein without meat is harder but not impossible:

High-Protein Lentil Soup (makes 6 servings)

  • 400g red lentils
  • 1 tin coconut milk (light)
  • 1L vegetable stock
  • 2 tins diced tomatoes
  • Onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, ginger
  • Handful of spinach stirred in at the end
  • Per serving: ~280 cal, 18g protein

Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins x12

  • 8 eggs
  • 250g cottage cheese
  • Chopped spinach, mushrooms, peppers
  • Salt, pepper, nutritional yeast
  • Pour into muffin tin, bake 180°C for 25 min
  • Per 2 muffins: ~145 cal, 16g protein

The egg muffins are honestly my secret weapon. Grab 2 from the fridge, microwave 30 seconds, done. Perfect for those days when you have zero appetite but know you need to eat something.

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Oct 29, 2023 at 5:35 PM#4

y'all are way more creative than me lmao. my meal prep is:

- 2kg chicken breast seasoned with whatever
- big pot of rice
- bag of frozen broccoli

divide into containers. eat. repeat until dead.

it aint pretty but its 40g+ protein per meal and takes like 45 min total. been doing it for 3 years, long before GLP-1s. if it aint broke dont fix it 💪

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MikeFit_NJ
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Oct 29, 2023 at 5:52 PM#5

the "eat. repeat. until dead" meal prep philosophy 😂 I mean hey, it works!

Those egg muffins are genius. I'm not veggie but I'm adding those to my rotation. The grab-and-go factor is huge on low appetite days.

Salsa chicken is a classic for a reason. Have you tried adding a block of cream cheese in the last hour? I know it adds calories but the texture becomes incredible.

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