HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS TOO MUCH?

SO, just how much protein can our body absorb before it turns into fat? Yikes! That isn't something I even thought about because I am the ultimate meat eater! Well, okay meat and fruit! I try to eat my quota of veggies but I don't really enjoy them much. On meat and other protein like eggs, the general consensus is that two grams per kilogram of body weight is the upper limit for an adult male...a little less for females.

Here is an excellent article on protein. https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ask-the-rd-how-much-protein-can-our-body-absorb/

That juicy steak...it's so tempting...and yes, we can eat it in certain portions. Absolutely!

Oh, yum, it's still barbecue season! My son-in-law, Garren, is the ultimate barbecue hero. He has a smoker as well - and makes fabulous smoked hamburgers! They're cheaper to cook than steak and so wonderful! You never miss steak when he makes his special burgers. When you choose your protein, don't just gobble any old thing. You are special... Choose to make your foods special, too, so you don't feel cheated - you shouldn't even have to feel that you're on a diet if you choose smaller portions of things you love. Then, when you get the munchies fill in with veggies or fruit. Watch your portions, though. Look at this lovely plate below. It's a decent serving of steak, and the asparagus is low in calories but looks very appetizing. You can certainly add a fruit, such as this beautiful orange half - but I would rather get a bunch of grapes or half a peach. The orange has some calories just tossed on top, lol, and we don't need those extra calories.

Healthy portion of steak with yummy asparagus.

Eat your protein first, then fruit and veggies, no sugary stuff. The protein is imperative so that you continue to have good healthy muscle tone. You want to lose fat, not a lot of muscle.

And hey, keep your calories DOWN! If you think the skinny shot is going to do ALL the work for you...just no! Absolutely no! You have to be committed enough to getting thinner and healthier and lovelier and forgo the pastry, too much breads and those tempting treats.

Are you committed?

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