Need More Protein
By Amber
@AmbiePam (113372)
United States
February 23, 2026 1:03pm CST
I went to the doctor about 35 minutes away this morning, for a test, and it turns out he doesn’t want it done anymore. This was the one that was closed Friday when I went. Oh, well. It is a gorgeous day outside, albeit it a little chilly. I know Sadie really enjoyed her walk, and I enjoyed another day of feeling good. I put in a grocery order to be delivered later this afternoon. The primary care doctor told me last week I need more protein in my diet so I’m hoping I did that with my grocery order.
What have you been up to today? Do you get enough protein?
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23 responses
@snowy22315 (203372)
• United States
21h
Well, the yoga and shopping, and of course online stuff. These days they seem to recommend protein for everybody. I am sure I could eat more protein.
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@AmbiePam (113372)
• United States
21h
@snowy22315 I did. I’m trying for 32 more. Got to get the rest of that steroid weight off. My doctor thinks it’s a good idea too.
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@snowy22315 (203372)
• United States
21h
@AmbiePam Girl, how much weight are you trying to lose? I thought you said you lost 48 pounds..Do your docs think you still need to lose?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (86975)
• Rupert, Idaho
21h
That would be frustrating! Hopefully you can get some more protein. That is not always easy.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (86975)
• Rupert, Idaho
21h
@AmbiePam I understand that, I would have been too
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@GardenGerty (167856)
• United States
14h
Do I get enough protein--it depends on who you ask. I pretty well hit what my primary says is good for me. 90 grams daily.The clinical trial guy says I should do 150 grams daily. If you buy flavored Greek yogurt you are missing a good opportunity. It only has about 7 gr. protein per serving. Unflavored Greek yogurt can have close to 17 gr. per serving. Then you add your own fruit and no starches to thicken it or sugar to sweeten it. Something I saw on the internet last night indicated that for women the 90 is optimum.
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@RasmaSandra (94553)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
I don't think about it I eat when hungry and often make something tast and easy, This might give you an idea,
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/14-ways-to-increase-protein-intake
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@RasmaSandra (94553)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
@AmbiePam just thinking of you 
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@GardenGerty (167856)
• United States
14h
@AmbiePam Dark meat chicken, and turkey provide good quality protein to supplement the beef.
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@Deepizzaguy (118567)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19h
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@MarieCoyle (55151)
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16h
Sometimes it's just hard to add protein, I totally get it. I have been trying harder as well. Lentils and beans do help. Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, cottage cheese, greek yogurt etc. there are ways to get there without meat if we have to do it that way. It just takes a bit of planning.
I am sorry you made that trip for nothing. I know how that can be, it's very frustrating.
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@MarieCoyle (55151)
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11h
@AmbiePam
I love cottage cheese, but not the ''large curd'' versions. Ugh, for some reason I think it's gross. But I do like the small curd.
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@2ndchances24 (11741)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
21h
I would look online to find foods that have high protein
& write them down or paste them on a online note pad
& hit save in the file tab up top, that's the best way to
save stuff you want to remember.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/high-protein-foods
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@LooeyVille (41)
• United States
6h
I get over 100 g of protein daily. I live on protein. Protein shakes. Protein bars. Meat.
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@LooeyVille (41)
• United States
5h
@AmbiePam I'm older than you and I know how much my body needs protein to continue to function and be mobile. Carbs and sugar were my best friends from childhood until my 40's and they didn't do me any favors. I feel "lighter" and "stronger" when I eat a lot of protein.
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@FourWalls (83225)
• United States
12h
I usually do because I have chicken for at least one meal every day…unless I get turkey instead like I did yesterday. (I’m not passing smoked turkey up for anything!)
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@Marilynda1225 (88816)
• United States
1h
I've been trying to add more protein to my diet too. It's really hard some days and since I don't like eggs I have to rely on other things. I have noticed that many items now have added protein (like cereal, pasta, and of course the old "go to" protein bars) I guess every little bit helps.
Hope you can find easy ways to increase your protein.
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@sathviksouvik (22470)
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11h
you can get enough protein from hen's eggs, milk, vegetables and fruits
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