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Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT
My achilles heel is that I am a vegetarian...so I don't get the protein I need...so that is something that I am really focusing on this year. Any tips or recipes will be greatly appreciated! The other problem is I am also a runner....so I need carbs...the P90X diet (so far) doesn't really allow too many carbs so I have to modify it a little to add the carbs I need...with whole wheat/whole grain carbs of course!! 
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No problem adding carbs when you need to, but did you know your body is smarter than you.
Your body can convert protein (and fats) to carbs for energy, but it can not convert carbs to protein for muscle building.
Do you care for any of the high quality protein shakes (or protein powders). Like VPX Zero Carb protein (Graham Cracker..OMG is so good).
Protein for Vegetarins:
Legumes (beans/soy beans)
Nuts/Seeds
Dairy
Cereal-Food grains
Fruits
EGGS!