@jennyjeanfitness_ifbbpro: How much protein do you actually need in your 40s? If you are still eating 50 grams of protein a day and wondering why you're losing muscle and gaining belly fat... this is for you. In your 40s, your body becomes less efficient at using protein (it's called anabolic resistance). That means you actually need MORE protein now than you did in your 20s just to maintain the muscle you have. My rule of thumb for my clients: Aim for 100 grams as your absolute bare minimum. Ideally, you want 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of your goal body weight. If your goal weight is 140 lbs, you should be aiming for 112-140 grams of protein every single day. Struggling to hit that? Comment PROTEIN and I'll send you my free Protein Resource guide with exactly how to hit your goals without eating dry chicken breast all day.

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