What Does 100 Grams of Protein Look Like?
Hey there, SIS! If you’ve been here for a minute you know we’re all about macros around here.
Why track three numbers instead of one (ahem, calories)?
Because not all calories are equal! You need a balance of the three macronutrients; fat, protein, and carbohydrates, to keep you feeling your best and achieving the fitness results you want.
Of these macronutrients, I find women struggle most with protein. Protein is the building block of the body. If building muscle is your goal (which, of course it is!) you need to increase your protein intake as well.
Or, at least do a check and see how you are doing. Do you get 100 grams of protein each day?
In the Sisterhood we try to have a little protein with each meal and snack. Prioritizing protein makes it simple to get enough.
Let me show you what I mean.
Breakfast: Smoothie
Snack: String cheese
Lunch: Chicken salad
Snack: Hummus
Dinner: Steak
Snack: Peanut butter bar
Add a variety of sides for the carbohydrate and fat balance, and you can see protein is no problem.
Need more examples?
How about a seven-day meal plan? Click the link at the bottom of this post for a freebie with seven days of protein-packed meals.
When you’re first starting out it can be helpful to track macros with tool like MyFitnessPal. Eventually, you’ll get the hang of things, and incorporating protein into every meal will be easy-peasy.
Need more guidance?
Sign up for the two live webinars we have coming up. If you’re totally new to macros the Beginner’s Guide to Calculating Macros has a place for you.
Maybe you know a bit about nutrition but you would like a refresher or a community to help stay motivated. Level up with Macro Meal Planning Made Easy.
I hope you can make it to one of the webinars and get a taste of the support that the Sweat Inspire Sisterhood is all about.