Some thoughts on Protein

I was discussing personal daily eating habits with some trainers in my class today and I realized there is a lack of understanding of adequate protein consumption.

Most muscle magazines tell us to have a protein shake, in some capacity, nearly every hour. The reality is that protein supplements for breakfast, snacks, pre workout, post workout and more snacks causes more harm than good

• FAT: If you consume more protein then you need for muscle repair/growth and for energy, it will store as fat.
• Fluid imbalance: High protein diets increase the need for fluids which can lead to decreased glycogen stores, affecting performance and hydration levels
• Calcium depletion: As protein is consumed above tissue maintenance, more calcium is excreted.

Be more conscious of how much protein you supplement.