How to Hit Your Protein Goal Without Feeling Like You’re Living on Chicken Breast

If you’ve ever tried to hit 130–150g of protein a day, you know it’s not as simple as “just eat more chicken.”

Sure, chicken breast is a great protein source, but let’s be real, it’s not the only option, and eating it every day can get boring fast.

The truth is, most people struggle to consistently get enough protein. And if you’re aiming for better energy, muscle maintenance, fat loss, or just feeling strong and satisfied throughout the day, this is one goal worth figuring out.

5 Reasons You Might Not Be Getting Enough Protein, And the Simple Fix

By now, you’ve probably noticed how tough it can be to hit your daily protein target with whole food alone.

Here’s why it’s such a common struggle, and how to make it easier.

1. Skipping Breakfast (or Entire Meals)
   Life gets busy, but when you miss meals, you miss protein.
   💡 Fix: Keep a quick protein option (like a shake or Greek yogurt) ready for mornings when cooking isn’t happening.
2. No Time to Cook Protein-Packed Meals
   Without quick, convenient protein options, it’s easy to fall behind.
   💡 Fix: Stock your fridge with pre-cooked proteins, think boiled eggs, rotisserie chicken, or prepped lentil salad.
3. Not Sure How Much You Actually Need
   Hint: it’s more than you think. As we age, we need more protein to maintain muscle and support longevity—up to 1g per pound of target body weight daily.
   💡 Fix: Track your intake for a week to see where you’re really landing.
4. Plant-Based Diets Can Fall Short
   Vegetarian or vegan? You can absolutely get enough protein, it just takes a bit more planning.
   💡 Fix: Combine plant-based sources like lentils + quinoa or chickpeas + rice to create complete proteins.
5. Whole Food Proteins Can Be Hard to Digest
   Some people struggle with digestion when it comes to meat, dairy, or beans, making it tempting to skip them altogether.
   💡 Fix: Try gentler options like collagen peptides, bone broth, or plant-based protein powders.

Protein-Rich Ideas That Aren’t Boring

Let’s break away from the “chicken, rice, broccoli” loop with some practical, tasty swaps:

• Snack Smart → Edamame, turkey roll-ups, roasted chickpeas, cottage cheese with fruit.
• Upgrade Breakfast → Add a scoop of protein powder to oats, pancakes, or your morning coffee.
• Easy Lunch Wins → Tuna salad lettuce wraps, lentil soup, egg muffins.
• Sweet Tooth Fix → Greek yogurt parfaits, protein mug cakes, chocolate Life Shake with peanut butter.

Your Challenge This Week

In our Facebook group, we recently ran a  Protein Challenge, to see how close you can get to your daily target without getting bored or overwhelmed. Share your wins, recipes, and even your “oops” days.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly small tweaks can add up, and how much better you’ll feel once you’re consistently hitting your goal.

Bob Ferguson

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