Getting Enough Protein

As I’ve gotten older, I explored nutrition in more detail.

Getting old means taking care of yourself.

Carbs, fats, proteins, macros, 1g per 1lb of bodyweight, target weight, calories, etc. Everyone has their opinions of what works, and today I’m sharing what’s working for me.

My First Attempt: 250g of Protein

The known rule of 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight (per day)… that’s a hard number to hit let alone maintain. That means ~250g of protein for me. That’s nearly impossible while not consuming too many calories.

And I tried. I aggressively pushed myself to 200g+ per day for 3 months. I charted my weight, calories, workouts, and bloodwork. I saw enough of a climb in weight to discontinue this approach and change direction.

New Approach: Max Utility, Min Time & Energy

I’m not a chef. I’m not a baker. If I’m going to get into dirtying dishes, it needs to be at a minimal. That means 1-2 measuring cups, 1 tablespoon, minimal clean up time. This new approach is working great for me (minimizing time and energy, while maximizing benefit and utility).

• Breakfast: 3 Eggs, Scrambled or Hard Boiled, 1 Piece of Toast (25g protein)
• Mid-Morning: Grenade Protein Bar (14-21g protein)
• Lunch: Overnight Oats (40g protein)
• Afternoon Snack: Coffee (Black)
• Supper: Mystery Meal from M’Wife (~30g protein)

The above diet yields about 2,000 calories while achieving 116-120g of protein. Do this Monday to Friday, relax and enjoy Saturday and snap back into the grind on Sunday. Works wonders.