Let's talk about protein!

It's not just for the bros looking to get jacked in the gym. It's important for EVERYBODY, regardless of body composition goals. AND, it could be the missing piece to help those looking to accelerate fat loss.

1. Increased protein intake leads to higher satiation levels. This is super important for those aiming to eat in a calorie deficit. It will help you remain in your deficit without constantly feeling starving. This is mainly due to the slower digestion rate of protein.

2. Protein helps you gain lean (and maintain) lean mass.Increased lean mass is associated with a higher metabolic rate (aka, your metabolism), which means you will burn more calories AT REST. No additional movement required.

3. Protein has a higher thermic effect. When compared to carbs and fats, you burn more calories breaking down and digesting protein.

Are you prioritizing your protein? Do you even know what "adequate" protein intake looks like?

A very basic way to calculate protein is 1 gram per pound of goalbodyweight per day. So if your goal body weight is 150 lbs, you should be consuming at least 150 g/day of protein.

You could also calculate it based on current lean mass. 1 g/lb of lean body mass per day. This may be more difficult for most people to calculate if they don't have an accurate way to measure lean body mass (Your bathroom scale is not going to be very accurate...)

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HIGH PROTEIN FOODS/RECIPES?