It's widely thought that if you load up on protein, you will get more results from your fitness program. NOT necessarily true! Here are some guidelines to help you figure out how to use protein to your advantage!
1. Active women should eat 0.6-0.8 grams of protein for their bodyweight each day.
If you weigh 150 pounds, that would be 90-120 grams of protein.
2. If you eat too much protein, it can be stored as fat just like all other extra calories.
3. Eating your protein throughout the day actually brings better muscle growth than lumping into one meal. Try to eat some of your total protein at each meal.
4. Make sure you consume 10-20 grams of protein within 30 minutes of exercise to repair and grow your muscles properly.
Protein-packed foods:
Breakfast:
-Greek yogurt
-Eggs
-Turkey bacon
Lunch
-Quinoa
-Tuna
-Grilled chicken breast
Supper:
-Salmon or Tilapia
-Grilled lean steak like flank or london broil
-Grilled or baked pork chops
Source: Fitness Magazine, Nov/Dec 2014 Meredith Corporation
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