Fitness

MACROS 101 – PROTEIN

MACROS 101 – PROTEIN … Here are my cliffs notes from the Macros 101 – Protein Livestream in case you missed it!!! What were your takeaways?

lean ground beef
93% Lean Ground Beef | Protein Source
  • Protein is the building block to ALL of our tissue. Helps with immune health, hormone production.
  • Is not a fuel source like fats or carbs. 
  • When we eat protein and our body breaks it down protein, it requires energy to do so (thermogenic). 
  • Almost impossible for your body to store protein as fat. 
  • Very satiating. Helps you feel fuller longer. 
  • More protein you have throughout the day, the more satisfied you’re going to be. 
  • Complete source of protein has all 9 amino acids. 
  • Will help with your body’s ability to more efficiently burn fat for fuel. 
  • Pair protein with resistance training.  
  • Complete source of protein has all 9 amino acids. Animal proteins, beef, chicken, ham, deer, bison, fish, eggs, etc. 
  • Incomplete proteins, missing 1 or more amino acid. Plant proteins. Can combine some to make a complete protein, beans + rice, hummus + pita, etc. 
  • Supplementation…Level-1 protein powder (my favorite is Red Velvet!) easy, convenient. Vegan Power Pro, pea and rice protein to give you a complete source of protein. Phormula-1 breaks down/digests faster than Level-1, pair with Ignition for a carb/energy boost (Cherry Lime is my favorite flavor). Level-1 Bars, Aaron keeps a box of these at the office incase he can’t get away for lunch.
  • Collagen is a form of protein. Great if you are worried about joints and ligaments. Track one scoop, look to whole foods after that to hit protein goals. 
  • Creating a routine…start your day off right, meal prep for easy convenient food, evaluate each day – one thing that went well, one thing that can be improved. Reach out to advisor for help. 
  • Protein is the main thing to drive body compensation changes. 
  • Too much protein in one meal? Depends on your goal and your plan to hit that throughout the day. 
  • Ideal time for post workout protein is as soon as possible. 
  • Can add protein to coffee…flavors caramel latte, peppermint, cinnamon cookie batter (I don’t drink coffee so IDK on these lol). 
  • Myth…your body will only absorb 30g of protein at a time. 
  • Yes, you can have Phormula-1 and Level-1 in the same day if you need it. 
  • Base your meals off of whole foods FIRST! Then, add supplements if needed. 

Missed it live? You can watch it here or in the app! (Make sure I’m listed as your advisor, mrskimkravitz, so I can help you along your journey.)