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That's expensive! Where is "around here?"

Is there no CostCo or warehouse style store around?

There are benefits to more protein, but that much isn't necessary. I go with .9 - 1.1g per lb of body weight, but that gets to be a bit much if you're heavy. Shoot for 1.1g of lean body weight, instead. More protein won't really hurt. It can make you feel full faster, but so can fibrous veggies. Are they cheaper?

Protein has a greater TEF (Thermal Effect of Feeding), but fiber also slows digestion. Pros and Cons.

Don't sweat the small details unless you aren't progressing.

If you want more protein, mail order protein powder is usually the cheapest source of P. Supplement with that. I sometimes have a small serving with my eggs. People tend to go all or nothing, but a protien powder shake is hardly satisfying. But, next to your omelette, it can be.