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Back at the same weight. Been trying to up my protein…. Harder than I thought. At first I freaked out that I was gaining a bit but now it seems to actually be working :) nothing I can do about my breakfasts, I have had oats, almond butter, honey and ground flaxseeds everyday for over a decade….. it’s more than a habit and I need those carbs in the morning to function.
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54.6 kg
Lost so far: 3 kg.
Still to go: 1.6 kg.
Diet followed: Reasonably Well.
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steady weight
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I also battle with protein. I've started putting collagen powder in my morning cup of coffee to give me that extra 9g.
03 Jun 23 by member: kezzyb4
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Oh interesting, I don’t know anything about this…I’ll do some research.
03 Jun 23 by member: nadous
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I use the neutral one so there's no flavour difference and 10g scoop is 9g of protein. They say you should have 2 scoops a day but I've been doing one for a few weeks now.
03 Jun 23 by member: kezzyb4
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do you lose faster when you get a lot of protein in?
03 Jun 23 by member: beancka
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Whey protein powder gives the most complete proteins. Find a whey powder that contains NO other flavourants and sweeteners and additives. Health Connection Whole Foods is my go-to, but it has got expensive recently. There are tons of varieties, so it will require some research (beyond what a shop assistant will tell you) to find the right one. I mix mine into low-fat yoghurt and there's no difference in taste.
@kezzyb4 - collagen is excellent for bones, skin, hair and joints, but it's not a complete protein - meaning you will need extra amino acids to feed your muscles.
@beanka - the idea is that protein takes more energy to process in your body, plus it helps you build muscle (think lean muscle, not ripped body builder :)). The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn in between exercise to maintain that muscle (i.e. higher metabolism). Protein also keeps you satiated for longer, so you don't snack between meals - also a good strategy for weight loss.
04 Jun 23 by member: Foodshaped
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Great, thanks for the Info. Learning everyday
04 Jun 23 by member: kezzyb4
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@kezzyb4 It's because of your comment that I went to see if I could get my protein macros from collagen, but alas... Thought I'd share here, so thank *you* 🌸
04 Jun 23 by member: Foodshaped
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You could try sprinkling some protein powder onto your breakfast, and eating biltong snapsticks is fantastic for more protein.
07 Jun 23 by member: shirley.delpeche
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Add Protein Powder to you oats for extra protein
08 Jun 23 by member: NikkiOli
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