Are you trying to eat more protein?

@snowy22315 (205892)
United States
April 13, 2026 9:02am CST
They are recommending more protein especially those who are trying to lose weight, and I suspect aging populations too, to retain muscle strength. Since I fit into those categories I am eating more protein. It is a new habit. I had a small amount of cottage cheese with apple butter this morning. It was tasty and healthy. Are you on the more protein kick as well?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (117351)
• United States
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Yes. My weight loss was stalled (for 2 months) so my doctor said to increase my protein. I lost 13 pounds in a month. Which amazes me since my activity level is walking my dog. I ate plenty.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (205892)
• United States
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That is a lot. You know what is a satisfying snack if you can find it? Quite a bit of protein too..Chocolate hummus.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (117351)
• United States
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@snowy22315 That doesn’t sound good to me, but I’m always willing to try new things. I pretty much reached for a glass of reduced fat 2% filtered Fairlife milk and went about my day.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (205892)
• United States
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@AmbiePam It's really good..paired with something like apple slices. I love dessert hummus.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (498225)
• Italy
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I have proteins every day, cottage cheese or yogurt in the morning, eggs, chicken, salmon, beans, lentils and nuts. Finally red meat is not necessary.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (205892)
• United States
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If you don't eat red meat, make sure to keep track of your iron. I had to use a supplement, although I did eat some red meat, not sure how it got low.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (498225)
• Italy
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@snowy22315 "heme-iron" is found also in chicken and seafood, not only red meat. There is a lot of non-heme iron in lentils, beans and nuts.
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (89948)
• United States
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It's funny that I just mentioned on Ambers post that I was increasing my protein My doctor advised me to increase my protein so I'm trying hard. I bought some protein waffles and pancakes just to have something different for breakfast. But, I have increased my portion of meat when I have dinner so that I'm adding more "real" protein to my day rather than relying on protein added to foods.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (205892)
• United States
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Sounds good. It isn't too hard, just something you have to think about.