Hitting Your Protein Goals On the Go

Good morning, friends!

Today I’ve got a jam-packed schedule, starting with some writing for a blog post on carbohydrates, training a couple clients in person, and then writing a new program for a couple online clients who are starting new training phases next week.

Aside from having to honor to help and train women through fitness and nutrition in my own community and across the globe, another reason I absolutely love my job is because it’s never the same from day to day.

Some days I’m in the gym training several clients in a row, other days I’m heads down writing clients’ programs, and then other days I’m meeting with clients virtually. There are writing days, and there are client days, but one thing that remains a common factor with each and every day is that I make sure to prioritize my nutrition.

Last week I shared with you my studies on how much protein is needed, and at what times for optimal body composition.

In my boot camp groups and client programs, one commonly asked question is: how can I add more protein to my diet?

My first answer is that your question needs to be re-thought. Instead of asking how can I *add* more protein, think: how can I reframe my menu to be more protein-based?

For example, my number one suggestion for reaching your protein goals is to increase the serving size of the protein you’re already eating; to make your protein source the main star of the meal.

However, for clients who are truly looking to decrease body fat and increase muscle definition, it can be helpful to include a protein supplement in your daily menu.

One way I reach my protein goals for the day is my including a protein shake or a protein bar most days of the week.

If I’m lifting, I’ll make sure to eat some protein as soon as I can after my workout. Oftentimes, this means eating protein on the go.

I’ll often sneak a lifting session in between clients, and sip on some whey protein after my workout, while training my next client.

In this case, I love adding a scoop of whey protein to my shaker bottle, adding water, and moving on with my day.

Pure Protein recently sent me some of their protein powder and protein bars to try, and their protein powder has provided me a great way to quickly get in some recovery protein between clients.

It has about 10 grams of carbs per serving, which is good, but honestly, whey protein is such a quick digesting source of protein, that it in itself is enough to provide a decent insulin response to help with muscle growth from my workout.

As for the bars, I’ve been stashing one or two in my car, purse, and gym bag, for when I’m out and about, and need some a snack to hold me over until my next meal.

Pure Protein bars are great for post-workout as well, since they only contain 5 or 6 grams of fat in the entire bar.

Plus, they’re pretty dang tasty. My personal favorite is the Chocolate Salted Caramel, but the Dark Chocolate Coconut is a close second.

Each bar packs in 19-21 grams of protein with less than 6 grams of sugar. Make sure to visit Pureprotein.com for more information!

What’s one way you make sure to hit your protein goals on the go?

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pure Protein. All opinions are my own.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pure Protein. All opinions are my own.