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    Home » Easy Wellness Tips For Women

    How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need?

    Modified: Jun 11, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Woman pouring protein powder into a cup with text below the image.

    Not sure why your weight loss or energy has stalled? Learn more about how much protein you really need for optimal body composition, energy, and overall wellness.

    Woman pouring protein powder into a cup with text below the image.

    Though the allotted official amount is 50 grams of protein per day, many of us in the sports world know that that amount is just far too low.

    When this number came up, it was based on how much protein we need to survive.. not thrive.

    My recommendation for clients is to have everyone eat one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight per day.

    This may seem like a lot when you’re not used to it. However, once you see what protein can DO, most clients make it a priority. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why I prioritize 100 grams of protein per day.

    Quick Protein Science

    Protein is unique in the fact that it contains essential and non-essential amino acids.

    Non-essential amino acids are ones that our body can make. But the essential amino acids have to come in from food every day.

    Likewise, our bodies can only store so much protein. This means that we need to take in amino acids daily to keep ourselves topped up. Think of a sink full of water.. without a plug. To keep it full you need to keep running the water lesson.

    How To Eat More Protein

    If you need help getting started with a high-protein diet, you can start swapping your favorite snacks for high protein, dessert-like variations or dive all in to a high protein meal plan.

    Both protein powder and collagen powder can be used to make a high-protein diet easier. To start though, learn more about how to increase your daily protein and how to save money while you eat more protein.

    Below are a few high-protein breakfasts and snacks to start amping up your intake.

    • Beef and egg breakfast scramble
    • Sticky protein pudding
    • Dairy and gluten-free protein pancakes
    • Chocolate protein baked oats
    • Espresso overnight oats
    • Matcha banana smoothie

    What if hitting 100 grams of protein a day didn’t mean tracking macros, eating plain chicken, or chalky shakes?

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