Are you having enough protein? and Blackmores giveaway!

Do you think you are eating enough protein in your daily diet?  I often wonder how much is enough or too much for that matter...

I love my protein and big on my list are skinless chicken breasts, salmon, tuna, kangaroo, nuts, quinoa, goji berries and homemade bliss balls.  I find it keeps my satiety levels at an even keel and energy levels going.

Protein’s main function in the body is to build and repair, as well as sustain muscle.  We don’t maintain a store of protein for energy the same way that we do with carbohydrates and fats, so hence why it should be consumed daily.

Let's debunk a few myths about protein......

1+ To increase muscle tone, it doesn’t matter what you eat, all you need to do is workout

False.

You can’t build muscle without protein. Protein provides amino acids, the foundation needed for muscle growth and recovery. When we exercise, the amount of protein we need each day increases.

2+ Protein can help me drop a jeans size

True.

If that’s what you want to do. A recent US study found that controlling total food consumption is not

just about cutting kilojoules. You’ve got to include enough protein in your diet, too.  Protein keeps you fuller for longer, assisting you to maintain a healthy weight, in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise

3+ Everyone needs the same amount protein

False.

If only the maths were that easy. Instead, the amount of protein you need depends on your weight, sex, age and health status. As a rough guide, women need 0.75 g for every kilo of their overall weight (so a 60 kg woman needs 45 g protein a day). And men need 0.84 g for every kilo they measure on the scales (so a 90 kg man needs 75.6 g protein a day).

  

4+ Protein powders are only for people who want to bulk up and get ‘ripped’

False.

Protein powders have a range of benefits, such as helping to maintain muscle strength while doing resistance training, or helping to support recovery after training.

Here is the good part.......

Blackmores has TWO ‘Getting the Edge Sports Kits’ worth about $125 each to give away to 2 lucky Ironmum Karla readers.

Each kit contains a Blackmores Sports Bag (great as an overnighter or gym bag), Blackmores Sports Towel, Protein Shaker, ProDefinition and ProPower from the new sports range, and a 1 month subscription to My Blackmores online sport program and the new book Getting the Edge.

The online Sport program will help ensure your training is fruitful, fun and rewarding. It will ensure you consistently build your fitness, agility, strength and stamina towards your sporting goal. The Sport program includes expertly-designed specialty programs, including 5km, 10km and half marathon running programs, Bike Fit, Racquet Fit, Hike Fit, Ball Fit and Golf Fit too.

To be in with a shot, all you have to do is make sure you follow my Ironmum Karla facebook page (if your on facebook) and leave a comment below, it is that easy!!

Fine print..
Must be an Australian resident
You have 'liked' my facebook page (this is where I will be announcing the winner)
Leave a post comment below
The winners have 48 hours to claim the prize by emailing me or it will be redrawn
Competition closes on Thursday 26th April at midnight EST

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