A major goal for me this year has been to eat more protein.

However, I quickly realized that reaching 100 grams of protein daily was more manageable than I had anticipated.

How I Increased My Protein Intake

The most effective tool in reaching my protein goal wasMyFitnessPal.

high protein meal prep concept with chicken chickpeas quinoa hard boiled eggs veggie sticks and blueberries in individual containers

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I downloaded the app and immediately began tracking my food intake.

Determining the right amount of protein can be challenging because there’s no universal number.

Read on to see some examples of how I get to 100 grams of protein every day.

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Then, check out25 Superfoods That Are Surprisingly High in Protein.

For a snack, I grabbed a Quest protein cookie and some almonds.

Chicken burger with sundried tomato aolia

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tuna salad on an everything bagel with veggies

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Asian tuna burgers with wasabi mayo

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bowl of yogurt topped with berries and almonds

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sausage and cheddar sandwich on an English Muffin

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chocolate protein waffle with fresh berries on a plate

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