r/keto•
frostedhorns

I need help staying under my protein.

Hi! This is only my third day on keto and I seem to be having trouble with going over my protein goal. Here are my stats:

Female, 21, 190lbs, 5'3

Kcals: 1500

Carbs: 25g Protein: 82g Fat: 119g

I have no problem staying at or under 25g of carbs, but I seem to be going over 82g of protein (by about 40-60g) and under my fat. I am also able to stay within my calories. I've been following the 6 day meal plan in the sidebar and I've read the FAQ and some posts for reference. I know that eating too much protein can keep you're body from going into keto.

My problem is that I'm not quite sure what to eat that will keep me in my protein goal. This is a huge diet change for me since I ate almost all carbs previously. I feel almost constantly hungry. I know that fats can help with fullness.

I've been eating two hard boiled eggs and 2 slices of bacon for breakfast, for lunch I'll either have the shell-less tacos from the meal plan, or tuna salad with onions and olives, dinner is 1 1/2 chicken thighs and a small amount of broccoli. For snack I have 2oz dry roasted peanuts.

Should I cut out one of my protein heavy meals for something else? I'm already planning to switch to 1oz of the peanuts to help, but even then I'm still way over. Should I switch to a cheese snack instead? I'm mostly worried because I already feel like I'm eating so little before and that cutting out more will make even hungrier.

Thanks in advance for any help, guys.

Posted Feb 25, 2016, 12:44 AM UTC

512
Loading comments…