MUSCLES- we need them!! More specifically we need strong muscle MASS. I’m keeping this one short and sweet in the hope that you will read the entirety and the message will stick! PROTEIN is imperative for the growth of muscles.
I know you all know the importance of protein but I think we all need to hear it again and I’m saying nice and loud for those at the back-
Protein is the basic building block which helps build and repair muscles. We need strong muscles and sufficient muscle mass to perform well (whether that’s in the gym or in day to day life). And we all know what happens to muscle mass when we age, right? It can rapidly decrease unless we actively do something about it.
Today I’m focusing on PROTEIN.
So, how much protein to we actually need daily?
1.8-2.2g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight.
If you divide that across the day, it would be about-
30g per meal and 15g per snack, on average.
That’s hard work! I can tell you that for me, 30g of protein per meal doesn’t happen by accident. I need to think about how I’m going to get that protein in each meal, especially on days that I’ve had a hard workout. At the moment I’m prioritizing strength training, spending a lot of time upside down (hello shoulders) and running 3 times a week. I really can’t afford to skimp on the protein if I want to keep up this routine.
So, in addition to well planned meals, I’m having a protein shake most days. Because, why not? It’s a no brainer really.
My FAVE protein shake is Choc Twirl from APTech.
APTech have kindly gifted the Stefitness community a 15% discount across the range on their website. Use code MODERNMOVEMENT at checkout.
This particular brand is my fave because it not only is the flavour amazeballs but there is 34g of protein per serve!
If you’ve never tried protein shakes before, now is the time! The ingredient list on this product is short (unlike most on the market) making it easy to digest and better for you.
Lastly, I wanted to share with you a recipe that I’ve been making on repeat over the last few weeks thanks to my sister in law (I’m a meat eater, this ones not suitable for vegetarians, sorry!) There’s 22g of protein per serve but I usually have a little more than a serve, which bumps up the protein intake. It's quick, easy and delicious-
Vietnamese Pork/Beef Bowls
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