i’ve been tracking my protein intake for months now, and i’ve found a few things that work for me. first, i use a food diary to log everything i eat. it’s old school, but it helps me see patterns and stay on track. i also aim for 1.6-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, which is higher than the usual recs bc i’m trying to support tissue repair.
my favorite sources are lean meats, fish, eggs, and dairy - but i’ve also been experimenting with plant-based options like legumes and tofu. the game changer for me was finding a protein powder that doesn’t taste like chalk. i mix it with some almond milk and frozen berries, and it’s actually pretty decent. anyone else have favorite protein sources or hacks?
also, i’ve been using a medication tracker to cross-correlate my protein intake with my peptide dosing, and it’s been helpful to see how everything interacts. the insights it surfaces have helped me adjust my protocol and avoid some potential issues.
what’s the actual protein intake you’re aiming for with 1.6-2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight daily, you said “higher than the usual recs” but what’s your target number
logging everything to “see patterns and stay on track” is the only way i figured out my migraine triggers, so i get that. for me, it’s not just what i eat but when, especially around
Fresh from tracking my own macros, I noticed you mentioned aiming for 1.6-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, which is higher than the usual recs bc you’re trying to support tissue repair, and I’m intrigued by that approach. When you say “the game changer for me was finding a protein powder that doesn’t taste like chalk” I can relate, but I’ve found that even with a decent tasting powder, hitting that daily target can be a challenge, especially on days when I’m not as hungry. The daily check-in flow in some tracking tools, like the one I use, helps me stay on top of it, but I’m curious, how do you handle days when you’re just not feeling like eating as much protein.
Favorite protein sources are kinda all over the place for me, but “add a zero” hack seems useful, what’s the actual protein intake range you’re aiming for with that method, and how do you cross-correlate it with peptide dosing like you mentioned, is it just a manual log or some kind of app.