Over the next few days, we're going to explore one of the most important (but often neglected) habits that will help you get the lean, tone, healthy body that you want.

Getting adequate protein in your diet.

Why is protein important?

Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are responsible for..

• Structure (of muscle, connective tissues, tendons, bones, etc....)

• Hormones

• Enzymes

• Immune chemicals

• Transport vehicles around the body.

As you can see, protein is critical to our function. And protein has a much wider impact than just muscles.

What are the best protein sources?

There are plenty of delicious and convenient ways to get protein in your diet, such as:

• Lean Meats (ground beef, chicken, turkey, bison, strip steak, pork)

• Wild-caught Fish

• Eggs

• Dairy (if your digestive system tolerates it well)

• Supplements (whey protein isolate powder)

[Here’s a handy infographic of healthy protein sources that you can download and keep for reference ===> FREE GUIDE]

How much protein should I eat?

For women, we recommend 1 palm-sized serving of protein with every meal. For men, 2 palm-sized servings.

It's important to note that you don't want to go long stretches without protein and then try to cram it all in during one meal. In order for your body to be able to digest, absorb and transport protein throughout the body to do all of its good work, it needs a steady supply throughout the day.

Getting adequate protein at each meal will stimulate your metabolism, improve muscle mass and recovery, and help reduce body fat.

All good things that we want!

So this week, let's work on making protein your main focus.

Are you getting a significant protein source with each meal?

Note: I'll be back in a couple of days with some tips on how to use Super Shakes to add an extra serving of protein to your day.

Coach Aaron

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Aaron Hines, Owner-Premier Performance Training M.S. Exercise Physiology ACSM-CPT, NASM-FNS, TRX, TPI-Level 1 & F2, CSAC, Pn1