Macronutrient Monday: Protein 💪🥩

Happy Macronutrient Monday! Today, we are highlighting Protein… so what’s the hype? 💪🏼

The misguided message is that if you want to build muscles, that you need to eat tons of protein… but the truth is that resistance exercise & eating adequate calories (from all macronutrients) builds + strengthens muscles. If you consume more protein than you need, you will simply burn more protein as fuel, or as a last resort, convert and store it as fat or glycogen—  because we do not store excess protein as muscle or amino acids.

The best sports diet contains ample protein, but not excessive protein (spread throughout the day) to build + repair muscle tissue, produce hormones, support bone health and maintain a strong immune system. If you are eating a balanced diet using the athlete plates, chances are you will not need to supplement protein in other forms.

Protein needs vary based on individual needs, type of athlete, and your body composition goals. Most athletes need around 1.2-1.7 g/kg/day. For muscle building and/or surgery recovery, you may need up to 2.0+ g/kg/day.

Book a one on one session with ME to determine if you are consuming the right amount of protein to reach your athletic goals.