I usually recommend consuming 0.8-1g per pound of body weight.
Do you have a hard time getting enough protein? Here are some things I do to hit my target (135g) every day:
🥓Start off with a high protein breakfast like protein pancakes, a turkey bacon and egg sandwich/burrito or Greek yogurt with berries and granola.
🥚Add extra egg whites to meals like oatmeal, stir-fry bowls or anytime I use whole eggs.
🌯Add a dollop of Greek yogurt to burritos (awesome sub for sour cream), pancakes or casein pudding (my fave nightcap 😋)
🥩Prep a big batch of chicken, beef and/or fish over the weekend so I can easily add it to my salad, sandwich, rice bowl or burrito (can you tell I like burritos?) during the week.
🏋🏻♀️Finally, I’ll always try to fill up with “real” food first, but if I’m coming up short or need something quick and convenient, I’ll have a high-quality supplement powder like whey (post-wod) or casein (before bedtime) protein.
🌱If you follow a plant-based diet you have many delicious options too! Beans and legumes (I’ve been adding lentils and black beans to a lot of my meals lately - yes, esp to my burritos), soy-based foods like tempeh, tofu or edamame, nuts and seeds, and supplements such as pea, rice and hemp protein powders.
Need more ideas on how to get your protein in? Give me a shout!
Protein FTW. 💪🏽
