Kim's Secret to Hitting Protein Goals Without Eating Plain Chicken

When I start working with a new client, I can usually spot the moment the "protein panic" sets in. I explain that to fire up our metabolism and build that toned shape we want, we need to be eating a good amount of protein every day.

Immediately, they picture themselves eating dry, boiled chicken breast out of a Tupperware container five times a day.

Let me be honest with you. That sounds miserable. If that was the only way to get results, I wouldn't do it either 🙅‍♀️.

Food is meant to be enjoyed. If you dread your meals, you won't stick to the plan. But hitting your protein target doesn't have to mean chewing on dry meat. There are so many smarter, tastier ways to get those numbers up without sacrificing flavour.

Here are my favourite ways to sneak more protein into my day without a chicken breast in sight.

The Breakfast Volumiser 🥣

This one always sounds a bit strange until you try it, but trust me on this.

If you love porridge in the morning, try stirring in some liquid egg whites while you are cooking the oats. I know it sounds odd! But because the egg whites are pasteurised and flavourless, they just make the porridge incredibly creamy and fluffy ☁️.

You don't taste egg at all. You just get a huge bowl of creamy oats that keeps you full for hours, and you have effortlessly bumped up your protein intake before you even leave the house.

The Creamy Swap 🥄

I see so many women eating "low fat" fruit yoghurts thinking they are the healthy option. Often they are full of sugar and offer very little nutritional value.

I always swap these for a thick Greek yoghurt or Skyr. The texture is so indulgent and creamy, but the protein content is naturally huge.

You can have it sweet with some berries and a drizzle of honey, or use it as a base for savoury dips instead of mayonnaise. It is such an easy swap that makes a massive difference to your daily total ✨.

Don't Forget the Seafood 🍤

We often get stuck in a rut of just buying chicken or mince. But seafood is one of the easiest "fast foods" around.

In my free meal plan, I use a lot of prawns and tuna because they require almost zero prep. You can throw pre-cooked prawns into a stir fry in seconds. You can open a tin of tuna and make a salad wrap in two minutes 🥗.

It breaks up the monotony of meat and is so light on the stomach, which is perfect if you find high protein meals leave you feeling a bit heavy.

Snack Smarter 🧀

If you get to dinner time and realise you are way behind on your protein, it can be stressful trying to cram it all into one meal.

I try to sprinkle protein into my snacks throughout the day. A Babybel cheese, a handful of edamame beans, or a hard boiled egg are great grab and go options.

By "drip feeding" your body protein throughout the day, you keep your blood sugar stable and your energy levels high, meaning you are less likely to crash and raid the biscuit tin at 4pm 🍫.

Building a strong body shouldn't feel like a punishment. It should taste good.

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