Protein is a very important part of any weight loss program. Without the right amount of protein, you body will never achieve optimal weight loss. But, what’s the right amount and when should you consume it?
What’s good for the goose is not always good for the gander
After a workout, it’s important for men to consume some protein to help provide his body the building blocks needed to repair damaged muscle. But, this isn’t always the case for women. It depends on what your goals are in your program. Men are different then women (and that’s a good thing).
Men have a greater amount of muscle mass and they break down a greater amount during a typical workout. This means they need more protein to fix all those muscle fibers. If your workout consists of heavy weights and you’re trying to build muscle mass (don’t worry, you’ll never look like a man if you don’t take steroids) you’ll want to replenish with a small amount of protein. A regular serving of yogurt can accomplish this goal.
Because we’re busy moms, our workouts will often occur in the evenings when things have slowed down a bit. This would be the worst time to bump up your protein. You’ll be heading to bed shortly and you don’t need that many calories at this time in the day.