09/17/2026
Trying to hit your protein goal while staying in a calorie deficit? The answer isn’t necessarily eating more, it’s being strategic about where that protein comes from.
Look for protein sources that are nutrient dense without being overly calorie dense (aka, foods that give you a solid hit of protein without eating up half your daily calories).
A few great options
🥚 Egg whites
🥣 0% Greek yogurt
🧀 Low-fat cottage cheese
🍗 Chicken or turkey breast
🐟 Tuna, white fish or shrimp
🥩 Lean cuts of beef
🥤 Protein powder
🌱 Tofu or edamame
Then try building your meals around your protein source first and spreading your protein throughout the day instead of realizing at 8 p.m. that you still have 60 grams to go. 😂
And one more thing…if your calorie target is so low that hitting your protein and nutrition needs feels impossible, that’s worth looking at too.
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