protein cheat sheet – lil bit of fit

June 25, 2023

Easy Carnivore Macros & Meal Plans For Fat Loss

Meal prep & macro cheat sheets to help give y’all visual examples of how to break down meals.

Included the “meat your macros” with #MeatBars examples if you like 2 meals/d.⁣

These are basic af & utilize 2 lbs of ground meat to keep them as easy as possible. You don’t necessarily have to cook these in the air fryer, you can cook them anyway you want.
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Blog for Meat Bars Recipe here

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You can eat 2-3 meals/d or even 4 of you need to. You guys can do things however you want, there is no right or wrong way.⁣
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Protein requirements will vary for different individuals, your goals, food & training preferences, health history, digestibility, etc…⁣
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I recommend weighing out your meat raw, which is the information available on the label. Meat shrinks down 20-30% in weight after cooking. I find most people are either weighing & logging meat incorrectly &/or are inefficient at eyeballing.
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Hitting protein goals is a non-negotiable. Starting out hitting your maintenance macros is also highly recommended when adjusting to this way of eating (WOE). Use the tdeecalculator.net to find yours.⁣
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Our need for protein becomes even more important if we’re avid exercisers, in a muscle-gaining phase, a fat loss phase, &/or as we age.⁣
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My typical range is .8-1.2g/lb of bodyweight for most active individuals. The leaner the individual, the higher protein most can tolerate or require. I’ve had some even prefer up to 1.5g/lb of bw especially if they’re carnivore & in a fat loss phase. Those with more body fat, I’d likely have aim closer towards that ~0.8 recommendation.⁣
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Some examples I’ve used with clients:⁣
21-40 y/o, 105 lb, 5’0-5’2 lean individual = ~105-158g protein (~1.0-1.5)⁣
30 y/o, 120 lb, 5’2-5’3 lean individual = ~120-135g protein (~1.0–1.1)⁣
30 y/o, 160 lb, 5’3-5’5 individual = ~130g protein (~0.8)⁣
45 y/o+, 130 lb, 5’3 individual = ~130-145g protein (~1.0-1.1)⁣

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bio carnivore lilbitoffit katie kelly indiana fishers — Hailing from Fishers, Indiana, Katie is an aficionado of health, mindset, human connection, & entrepreneurship. Motivational writer, speaker, doer of many things, she grew up on her family’s beef cattle & crop farm where agriculture was her first love. She is a Purdue University graduate well known for her storytelling of life lessons & personal transformation through her own relationships, financial struggles, Crohn’s Disease, disordered eating, body transformation, & adapting to a carnivore diet lifestyle.

Katie also has over 17 years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nutritionist, Brand Growth & Sales Consultant. She works with people of all walks of life as a nutritionist & life coach to help them authentically optimize their lives to find health, wealth, & happy!

You can catch her via Instagram @lil_bit_of_fit & blog, Lilbitoffit.com

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

What Does 30 Grams of Protein Look Like?

Increasing your protein intake has been a challenge for many, me at one time included. A higher protein diet not only supports a lean body & muscle retention, but also improves satiety, helps with binging & overeating, increases overall calorie burn, supports recovery from exercise, & improves bone density.

How much protein do I need?
When calculating individual needs, I’ve found that 1 g of protein per pound of body weight if within normal range or goal body weight each day has worked well for those who are active and working out.

Because protein needs increase when someone is in a caloric deficit, ample protein is critical for those aiming to lose weight or body fat.

At minimum, I recommend each person aim for at least 30 grams of protein at each meal. This target is a perfect amount to help steady blood-sugar levels, reduce cravings, & support energy levels. It also helps you to reap the benefits of protein throughout the day vs cramming just one large, protein-heavy meal at the end of the day (e.g., dinner) which can hinder your digestion & sleep, making you feel crummy.

So what does 30 grams of protein look like?

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To read more about how I healed my gut, stopped binge eating, put my Crohn’s in remission, & lost 55lbs via the Carnivore Diet HERE!

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oxox Coach K

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January 12, 2022

How much protein should you eat and how to get in 30+ grams

Wonder how much meat you need to consume to hit 30+ grams of protein? Don’t want to track your food?

Here’s a cheat sheet of a variety of meats & animal based foods to make this as easy & basic af as possible! Protein requirements will vary for different individuals, your goals, food & training preferences, health history, digestibility, etc…

I would still recommend weighing out your meat raw, which is the information available on the label. Meat shrinks down 20-30% in weight after cooking. I find most people are either weighing & logging meat incorrectly &/or are inefficient at eyeballing. I was too! I also made the mistake of not adding the fat back on my meat after cooking which accounted for hundreds of calories less than I thought I was consuming. This can make or break your progress.

Check out this website! It’ll explain how draining your meat affects the leanness.

Hitting protein goals is a non-negotiable just like getting quality sleep. Protein helps us build muscle, recover, & keeps us more satiated in contrast to eating carbs. Most find you’re hungry an hour or so eating a carb based meal or snack.

Our need for protein becomes even more important if we’re avid exercisers, in a muscle-gaining phase, a fat loss phase, &/or as we age.

To quote Examine.com + current research: “if you’re of healthy weight, active, & wish to build muscle, to aim for 1.6–2.4 g/kg (0.73–1.10 g/lb) in grams of protein.”

My typical range is .8-1.2g/lb of bodyweight for most active individuals. The leaner the individual, the higher protein most can tolerate or require. I’ve had some even prefer up to 1.5g/lb of bw especially if they’re carnivore & in a fat loss phase. Those with more body fat, I’d likely have aim closer towards that ~0.8 recommendation.

Some examples I’ve used with clients:
21-40 y/o, 105 lb, 5’0-5’2 lean individual = ~105-158g protein (~1.0-1.5)
30 y/o, 120 lb, 5’2-5’3 lean individual = ~120-135 grams protein (~1.0–1.1)
30 y/o, 160 lb, 5’3-5’5 individual = ~130 grams protein (~0.8)
45 y/o+, 130 lb, 5’3 individual = ~130-145 grams protein (~1.0-1.1)

Now go smash some meat!

oxox

Coach K