High-Protein Meals: 7-Day High Protein Meal Plan (120 g+ a Day)
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A high-protein diet helps you feel full, supports muscle when you exercise and makes weight loss easier to stick to. This plan hits roughly 120–140 g of protein and about 1,900 kcal per day without protein shakes.
Protein needs vary. If you have kidney disease or another medical condition, check with your doctor before increasing protein.
The formula
Aim for 30–40 g of protein per meal plus one high-protein snack. That alone gets most people past 120 g.
7-day plan
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Protein pancakes | Chicken salad wrap | Chicken stir-fry with rice | Greek yogurt |
| Tue | Egg muffins ×2 | Stir-fry leftovers | Baked salmon and potatoes | Cottage cheese and fruit |
| Wed | Overnight oats with protein | Salmon rice bowl | Taco bowls | 2 boiled eggs |
| Thu | Egg muffins ×2 | Taco bowl leftovers | Garlic butter shrimp with pasta | Greek yogurt |
| Fri | Protein pancakes | Chicken salad sandwich | Sheet pan chicken | Protein bar or nuts |
| Sat | Shakshuka | Tuna pasta | Lean steak, salad and potatoes | Cottage cheese |
| Sun | Frittata | Sheet pan chicken leftovers | Chicken and rice | Greek yogurt |
High-protein swaps
- Regular yogurt → Greek yogurt (about twice the protein)
- Mayo-based salads → Greek yogurt dressings
- White pasta → lentil or chickpea pasta
- Sugary cereal → eggs or overnight oats with yogurt
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Questions
How much protein is high protein?
Most guidelines recommend at least 0.8 g per kg of body weight. Active people and those losing weight often aim for 1.2–2.0 g per kg; 120–140 g per day fits many adults in that range.
What are the easiest high-protein foods?
Eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken, fish, canned tuna, lean beef, tofu, lentils and beans.