Protein Needs

This post isn’t ABOUT coffee, it’s about protein but hang on, it’s related ☝🏼☺️

I’ve come to realize that while it’s true that the “average American” eats a LOT of meat and gets plenty of protein given their activity levels, not EVERYONE falls in this category and some of us have to make a conscious effort to get in protein (quality protein).

I’m in THAT last category👆🏼. I aim to build muscle and if I didn’t make a conscious effort, I wouldn’t consume enough protein to maximize my efforts. In fact, if I could just eat intuitively & didn’t know any better, I think I’d just eat carbs all day🤩 & add in a protein bar & an avocado!

I have literally no desire for things like steak or burgers. Offer me THE BEST steak or a piece of bread, & without question, I’d choose the bread …if nutrition wasn’t a thing😉!

Everyone has different needs for protein as well as all other macro & micro nutrient needs, so I’m NOT here to say YOU need more bcuz YOU might actually need significantly LESS.

But if you’re physically active, you strength train intensely🏋🏼‍♀️ & you KNOW you struggle fitting in protein the way I once did, here’s some of the ways I fit in protein in case it helps:

• 10g Collagen scoop in my afternoon coffee
• 22g in my Vegan Choc Superfood Shake🍫
• 20g in each daily salad or wrap (tempeh, or tuna, ..or no nitrate, no antibiotics, humanely raised meat)
• 20g in my egg scramble/omelet
• 20g in my post-lift 💪🏼shake
• 10g in my bone broth
• 10g in my snack bar
+Plus protein that’s in healthy-fat foods 🙌🏼

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