08/10/2020
‼️ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH PROTEIN TO BUILD MUSCLE‼️
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When it comes to growing muscle, consistent weight training is only half the battle. The other half is highly dependent on your diet. Your nutritional intake is extremely important when aiming to improve body composition. Without the proper nutrients, you’ll have a hard time achieving the results you’re looking for.
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Our muscles are made up of over 25% protein. The other 75% is stored glycogen (carbs) and water. That being said. consuming adequate protein is very important in order to support muscle growth. Eating the right amount for YOUR body can be the tricky part.
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In general, the higher your overall activity level, the more protein your body will require. To build muscle, aim to consume between .8-1.1 g of protein per pound of bodyweight. The exact amount that’s right for you will depend on your goals, genetics and the rest of your diet.
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Starting with about a gram of protein per pound of body weight is a good baseline to begin with and then you can adjust from there. It may be better to eat more rather than less when starting to aid in workout recovery, muscle growth and satiety.
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Should you supplement with protein powder? In my opinion, yes. Although it is best to get most of your protein through complete proteins (containing all of the essential amino acids) it can often times be difficult to physically eat all of your required protein in one day.
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This is where shakes come in! I like to have mine post workout and use veggie protein in Vanilla. Blend with almond milk, banana, peanut butter and ice for an amazing post workout treat 🤤
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