What's the Big Deal with Protein???

Hi there! I pray you've had a good start to May! What program are you COMMITTING to this month? If you haven't told me yet, please do!

No matter what workout you're doing, please make sure you're getting enough PROTEIN! Why? Here's 9 science-backed reasons!

1. It reduces hunger and appetite levels.

2. It increases muscle mass and strength.

3. Animal protein helps with bone mass.

4. Protein reduces cravings and late-night snacking.

5. Boosts metabolism and fat-burning.

6. Lowers your blood pressure.

7. Helps maintain weight-loss.

8. Helps your body repair itself after injury and workouts.

9. Helps you stay fit as you age!

Most people already eat around 15% of their calories from protein, which is more than enough to prevent deficiency. But when people are too low on protein and binge on the carbs (which are stored as fat when not used!) that’s when weight-gain becomes are hard thing to break

However, in most cases, people can benefit from eating much more than that — up to 25–30% of calories.

If you need to lose weight, improve your metabolic health, or gain muscle mass and strength, make sure you’re eating enough protein and not wasting your time in your workouts!

Ways to add more protein to your diet:

- add in a Beachbar on those busy days (10g of protein & 5g of fiber)

- make sure you have protein in every snack! 

- add in 2 hard boiled eggs or meat stick to your salads or snack routine

- make Shakeology a daily dessert (sometimes I need it twice a day!)

- drink a Recover protein shake after every strength building workout!

- add a nut butter (make sure you measure) to your shake or snack 

- follow Portion Fix for a “macros made easy” approach without counting calories

or grams! 

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Let’s go rock our week!