In case you missed it, I hosted my third Zoom event at the beginning of April – Protein 101.
For 45-minutes, I went in-depth about protein. What it is, how it works in the body, and how it serves us while dieting.
Protein isn’t the only macronutrient you need to focus on and there is no reason to demonize carbohydrates and fats. The reason fitness influencers talk at length about protein is because it’s fundamental building muscle and much more. It’s a building block for skin, cartilage, bone, and blood.
It’s also extremely important while dieting to:
🔘 Trigger muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth and repair)
🔘 Helps you feel fuller for longer
🔘 Forces you to choose more nutrient-dense, healthier food options
You can easily find your protein goal by multiplying .8 x your body weight to get the grams in protein you should be trying to hit, at a minimum.
Remember: prioritizing protein doesn’t mean you need to focus on the timing of protein. You want to be eating protein throughout your day so rushing to get a protein shake in directly after your workout isn’t necessary.
Here are a couple of the questions I got on my Zoom call:
❓| “Why don’t you recommend collagen as a protein source?”
A: Collagen doesn’t trigger muscle protein synthesis. If you’re putting effort into hitting a protein target, make it count.
❓| “What if I miss my protein goal one day?”
A: That’s okay. Fitness isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency over time. Missing one day doesn’t derail progress – quitting because you missed a day does.
📲What other questions do you have about protein? Leave a comment below.
