#143 - Protein 101 with Craig McDonald

Craig and I noticed a lot of women who come into our program undereat protein and overeat fat. So, we wanted to take some time to record a short podcast about everything protein. In this episode, Craig and I chat about:➡️Why eating adequate protein is important➡️How much protein should you have per meal➡️How to work out how much protein you need➡️Why protein is important in a calorie deficit➡️How to get your protein from a variety of sources (and why!)➡️Tips to get your protein in each dayAnd more!LINKSTry Saturée Clean Casein use discount code KITTY05 for 10% off Join our 7 Day Eat More, Train Less, Get Results ChallengeLearn more about our 16 week Winatlife Accelerator Program: Book your callFollow:Kitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldCraig McDonald @iamcraigmcdonaldSHOW NOTES01:26 - What is protein and why is it important?02:08 - Total daily energy expenditure components03:14 - Why hitting your protein goal is important for body composition05:07 - How to work out how much protein you need per day06:24 - The advantages of creating a meal plan you can stick to08:20 - Why protein is important in a calorie deficit12:41 - The benefits of Saturee Clean Casein 16:30 - Ways you can get your protein in20:28 - Why hitting your protein target is important21:00 - Tips to get your protein in your meals each day23:06 - Doing the basics consistently and why it's important  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands