Ieksie's Journal, 07 Oct 21

You have to look at your total grams of protein for the day. 1.6–2.2 grams per kg, but its really not a train smash as long as it fits your calories for the day.  

Hi Leksie. One thing I have learnt over the years is if you have more than roughly 25g of protein in one meal its a waste as your body can only absorb so much as one given time. I was told to rather spread my protein over 6 meals to get the correct amount in daily according to my body weight. I work out my daily protein out like Carmenbotha has explained, but like she says if you in a calorie deficit you should still lose weight.  

Thanx Kimmy, that makes sense. 

I think just go half of that for now and see how it works for your body...this is what I do ....so I have two meals a day breakfast and supper ...so breakfast I got big and supper I go light ....so breakfast would be 3 rice cakes with eggs and a large furit smoothie....then supper I'll do my brown rice and chicken with salad ...or my noodles ...or some sort of carb that is not to heavy....I also drink cumin water while I feel helps with digestion of my food ...and I also find it refreshing and an alternative to having tea or coffee with to much of sugar in it ....if I am doing something wrong please feel free to leave a comment or advice me on a better meal plan 

Personal opinion: Yes, that is too much, I have been on many an eating plan and diet. I used to do Sleekgeek years ago and some things stick with you. Protein portions are normally palm size per meal, I would love to know the exact grams of my palm:) I would normally squeeze in a drumstick and a thigh into a meal, but I mostly do 2 skinless thighs when I have chicken for supper. I also eat too much protein at every meal, so I get you. Good luck on your journey! 

Have you tried replacing meat with other forms of protein like egg or beans/lentils/chickpeas? 

Thank you all for the comments. Love the support! @tash I am going to half my portions from Monday going forward. Cumin water? Please elaborate. @CapeTownHealthy, my palm is very small. :-( @mandyduplessis, I'm a carnivore, I have done meatless Mondays for a while, but I didn't eat if I didn't have meat... That's why I'm thinking of just toning it down a bit. 

I also love meat and I used to eat large portions of meat at least once a day every day. I found that eating a large portion of veg or salad first cuts down on the quantity of meat I need to eat to feel satisfied. Drinking a glass of water also helps before meals. And maybe read up on intuitive eating, I had to dig deep to ask myself why I overindulge in meat. Good Luck! 

Yes, I've heard of this intuitive eating @1Georgie. I've quit smoking, I'm in my 5th month. I'm only getting to know my body now for the first time in about 20 years. I've indulged in everything the last 5 months, and I'm starting to look into my eating & exercising habits. When I get to 6 months smoke-free, my REAL hard work will start. 

On the protein front, the body can absorb all you throw at it in one meal. Nothing gets wasted. What works for me is 50% protein, about 35% carbs on training days and fat fills the rest. I also don't count any activity except my training. The rest stays as sleep/rest. Works for me.