The Magic Macro

Protein, protein, protein!
Lately, it seems like you can’t go anywhere without hearing about how important protein is and how we should all be eating more of it.

Well… there’s a good reason for that.
Honestly, I’m not sure why it’s only becoming “trendy” now, but I’m so glad it finally is!

Let’s do a quick rundown of some of the roles protein plays in your body:

It does literally everything.

No, really – protein makes up every tissue in your body. Every cell. Every enzyme (the molecules that make things happen in your body). Every hormone. Everything.

Your body is constantly trying to swap out old proteins for fresh, better-functioning ones – a process called protein turnover. But to do that, it needs amino acids from the food you eat. More protein = more turnover = healthier, better-functioning body parts. Yes, please!

But here’s the problem: your body prioritizes the most “essential” organs first – your brain, heart, lungs. If you’re not eating enough protein, guess who gets short-changed?
Your hormones. Your gut. Your immune system. Your skin, hair, nails. The stuff that makes you feel good and look good.

Getting enough protein helps support:

• • A more efficient metabolism
  • Less hunger
  • Fat loss
  • Muscle-building
  • Better energy
  • Improved heart, gut, and immune health
  • Faster recovery from illness and injury
  • Blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity
  • Healthier bones and joints

So how much protein are we talking?
Let’s clear something up:
The RDA (recommended dietary allowance) is about 0.36g of protein per pound of body weight per day.
But that number is the bare minimum to avoid deficiency in a sedentary adult. We’re not aiming for “not deficient” – we’re aiming to thrive!

A better goal?
1.0g of protein per pound of ideal body weight per day. For most women, that’s around 110–150g per day. Never tracked protein before? Here’s some context:
The average American woman eats about 70g per day!
That’s TRAGIC. And no, I’m not being dramatic.

Protein is literal magic, and most people are completely overlooking it.

Tired? Bloated? Get sick often? Hungry all the time? Sugar cravings? Overweight? Low sex drive? Mental fog? Poor sleep? 

If you’re going to the doctor or pharmacy for help with these issues without first optimizing your protein intake… you may be missing out on a simple solution.

And if your doctor is writing prescriptions without even asking about your diet or activity level?
…I’ll just stop there.

I’m telling you – this stuff makes a difference.

Give it a test run: Hit your protein goal every day for just one week and I guarantee you’ll feel better – more energy, better mood, less blah.