Among the myriad of weight loss trends circulating online, one prevalent recommendation is to increase protein consumption. However, is this approach sufficient? Mahtab Ekay, a fat loss coach who has undergone a significant weight transformation, losing 9 kilograms in just three months, recently shared her insights in a video.

On Tuesday, Mahtab emphasized that merely increasing protein intake is inadequate. She stated, “You’ve been advised to boost your protein for fat loss, leading you to consume more eggs, incorporate beans, choose protein bars, and snack on nuts. Despite your efforts at the gym and maintaining a clean diet, your body may not appear as toned as you had hoped, and you might still experience hunger and cravings. The reality is that simply eating more protein is not enough,” as noted in her caption.

Here’s what you are doing wrong:

High-fat and high-carb protein options:

If your protein sources are mostly coming from high-fat and high-carb options like nuts, nut butters, beans, or fatty meats, you could be overeating calories without realizing it. 

Not relying on real protein:

If you’re mainly relying on processed sources like protein bars, you’re missing out on real, whole protein that helps you build muscle.

If the plate is not balanced:

If your plate is not balanced with enough protein, you’ll still struggle with cravings and energy crashes.

Here’s what you can do instead:

Get 25-30g of protein per meal:

An ideal protein meal consists of 0.8-1g per pound of your body weight for the total day. This keeps you full and fuels muscle.

Prioritise lean protein:

Chicken breast, turkey, tuna, egg whites, and Greek yogurt can give you more protein per calorie than eggs, fattier meats, or fish (which are still great but shouldn’t be your only focus). 

Have a balanced diet:

At least ¼ of your plate should be protein to keep you satisfied and prevent cravings.
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