Protein and Nutrition
Alyssa emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate protein levels, suggesting a minimum of 100 grams for most women, while also considering individual body composition. She discusses how energy needs fluctuate with training intensity and volume, highlighting that it's possible to adjust calorie intake without feeling restricted. Additionally, she addresses the stigma around protein shakes, advocating for their use when whole foods fall short in meeting protein goals.In this clip
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Related Questions
I am a 52-year-old woman who works out daily, is 5' 2", and lifts weights 3-4 times a week doing Les Mills BodyPump and cardio on other days. My question is in regards to increasing my protein intake to 100 grams per day. I am able to meet this requirement, but I feel like my fat intake has increased as well. Is this okay, and at what level should my fat intake be if I am trying to complete body recomposition for muscle definition?
If I'm a lean 120-pound female eating 2950 calories, is it okay if I'm eating from 140 to 160 grams of protein?
I'm working to increase my caloric intake from an average of 1300-1700 calories a day to 2000. I was consuming 122g of protein daily through whole foods and a protein shake, but with the increase in food, my protein intake is reaching the 160s/180s, which seems like a lot.