“Protein, protein, protein, UGH!” *eye roll* “OK Erica, I’ll have sardines with lunch!”
This is a regular response from my Mom (and many of my clients) when I ask them what protein they’ve had that day. My Mom has been the only one however whose typical solution is sardines. Good for her though, they’re packed with omega 3s.
One of the top things my clients struggle with (if not THE top) when they start working with me is eating enough protein. They’re used to eating avocado toast for breakfast (or no breakfast at all), and maybe 3-4 ounces of protein at lunch and dinner. Snacks? Sure! Apples, almonds, chips, cookies… but ne’er a turkey slice in sight.
Even when they successfully eat more protein than pre-Erica, if they had been really low, then they still might not even be near their minimum. Like maybe before me they ate 80 grams of protein per day, and they’ve worked their way up to 100 grams, but their minimum goal is 130 grams. Sound like you?
As with everything, knowing the *why* makes it more motivating to do the work. So let’s talk about WHY you need more protein (and I’ll tell you how much).
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