Food companies market it to you on everything.
Protein is in HIGH demand everywhere you look.
And with good reason.
If you want to drop body fat while sculpting a LEAN physique then you need to focus on hitting your protein targets.
Protein will build and preserve muscle mass.
It’s also highly satiating which means it makes you feel full hence reducing your urge to snack.
A general rule of thumb for protein intake is .8 – 1g per lb of bodyweight.
So if you weigh 150lbs you’re looking at 105 grams of protein per day.
Here’s a list of some lean protein sources to help you make aaaaaall the gains;
Chicken breast
Fish
Lean Ground Beef/Turkey
Protein Powder
Tuna
Shrimp
Low Fat Greek Yoghurt
And now for some bad news…
Peanut butter is not a source of protein.
It contains protein.
But it also contains fat and is high in calories for the amount of protein you get from it.
This is why I referred to the list as LEAN protein sources.
If you want to have fattier sources of protein then go right ahead!
Just make sure you account for it in your calories
Action Steps:
- Build your meals around lean protein sources.
- Aim to get 20-30g of protein in with each meal.
This is such a simple thing to do but the benefits are HUGE. If your plate has protein & veg on it before anything else you’ll find yourself feeling fuller and making progress.
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