“Choking down bars and shakes is the only way I can meet my protein goals.” Hands up if you’ve ever been here?
Chances are, the first time you ever got curious about your personal macro needs, you were shocked by how far “off” your averages were from what was recommended for you.
It’s a common sentiment!
As an active, strength-training woman, your needs for protein (and calories!) are higher than your office gal pal whose only suggestion for an after-work activity is hitting up a happy hour.
But! Closing the gap from where you are right now and where you need to be doesn’t lie in a bunch of shakes and bars.
Here’s a non-exhaustive list of high protein foods that you can rotate through to hit your goals:
>> fresh and frozen cuts of meat, fish, poultry, seafood
>> dried meat poultry and salmon such as meat sticks and jerky
>> eggs, egg whites
>> beans, lentils, peas and products made from these
>> dairy products, especially Greek yogurt, Quark, cottage cheese
>> high protein versions of grain products such as wraps, bread, pasta, pancake mix
>> edamame, soy products
> quorn products
>> high protein sweets, ice cream
>> smaller amounts of protein found in whole grains, nuts and seeds
Here’s my challenge to you: aim to limit your protein supplements to one per day. Absolutely no harm if you have to lean on these products – they’re highly convenient! But, there’s power preparing real, whole food meals most of the time.
“i can’t meet my protein macros”
