How I get in 150g protein in a day | over 40 weight loss advice 

Melissa I have added weights and your eating tips and protein and in two weeks I lost 5 pounds but my body is starting to just look different. I'm 50. Thank you!!!

Please continue your ministry to women. You are one of a kind and EVERY Women over 40 needs your help. Don't listen to naysayers. And those that have disrespected you are not those that you are here to help.❤ To you your family and boyfriend

Hey everyone, we have pescatarians, keto, plsnt based, vegan and i don't know what else. That's a big ask from Melissa as she's concentrating on getting this important knowledge out to us regularly. We should help where we can. Share your minimum ingredient foods without protein powder. Also, if you dont like rhe taste of protein powder, im using a pea powder from Costco thats flavorless.

Fantastic video, full of great ideas. The "ice cream" you made is what vegans call "nice cream," when it is made without any animal products, which is why they call it "nice." It is delicious, and the possibilities are endless. I have made it in my Vitamix as well as in my food processor and have found it turns out best in the food processor; and when made in a food processor, there is no need to add any liquid/plant milk. It comes out just like soft serve ice cream. One very simple "nice cream" recipe is take 2 frozen bananas, break the bananas in halves or thirds, blend in food processor, and then add powdered peanut butter - only 2 ingredients and delicious! I love that your husband has joined you on this amazing health journey. I have been married 31 years, but my husband won't join me, for he loves all things ultra-processed/added sugar. He does exercise, however, so that is good! 😊❤

Omg 😳 you eat so much food in one day. I can’t believe it keeps you so slim. I’ve tried so many restrictive eating methods but only end up with massive cravings and rebound weight gain. Thank you 🙏 I will definitely be giving this protein loaded menu a try.

Yes please, plant based. I’ve just found you. I’m 44 and at my heaviest, which in fairness is only 4kg more than I want to be, but with that, I have noticed that I am very soft. I have lost a lot of muscle through poor diet and lack of appropriate exercise. I have subscribed and you have inspired me to get stuck in and make a change!!! Thank you ❤

Thx You so much for all you do to help motivate us women over 50!! We love you for it!!! Keep it coming!! 🙏🏽💕

I miss working out. 😢 I am a mum of a disabled child and I care full time for her.

I love your accents, and how you speak slowly and enunciate clearly. Good simple recipes. Nice summary of macros.

I do not eat meat, or dairy. I use mainly vegan protein powders, veggie burgers, tempeh and tofu sparingly, some nut butters and plant based yogurt. I enjoy the variety of your videos. And loving the accents! Thank you! 😊

I eat meat, but not dairy, would love to see a day with no dairy and no protein powder. This could be a great series for people with special diet. I enjoyed your video.

Yes, this video helped a lot. Still amazed by Ken's muscle growth. You guys are goals!!!!

Thanks Melissa! I was having a moment of food anxiety and found this video to be very encouraging. Thank you. God Bless You Sis!

I’m almost 100% WFPB-SOS Free trying to manage and heal severe Chronic Kidney Disease, liver disease, malignant hypertension, and heart failure (just to name a few) of the long list of health issues that I’m trying to manage and heal. It’s been incredibly hard because I also have IBS and food allergies, so my choices are severely limited. The CKD dictates my diet/nutritional choices more than anything else: low sodium, low protein, moderate potassium, etc. I really want and desperately NEED to build up my strength and stamina just for everyday life - looking good would be a bonus. Over the course of the past decade, I’ve lost 150 pounds, but I need to lose another 50 pounds (?stones?) to be in my target “healthy weight” range. I’ve really admire you and what you’ve accomplished in your journey - gives me hope that I can eventually get all this extra weight off me and free my body of this burden. Thanks for all you do! BTW, I’m about to turn 60 in November.

Getting enough protein is tough for me! I’m pescatarian but allergic to shellfish. Sometimes I feel overloaded by fish. Beans seem to bother my tummy more these days. I’d love lots of great tofu recipes. Melissa, thanks for sharing your journey very transparently. You make us all better!

Yes please can you do a plant based one as I'm vegan and it would be really helpful. Thank you peace and love x

You are absolutely lovely to watch my dear! I’m from America, out west, and you’re so genteel! 👑

Melissa , These dishes look so fulfilling. Lovin that berry ice cream like blend. That’s amazing how accurate you measure your food.This is a helpful video. I’m on a mission here. You and Ken are so adorable. And yes, plant based video too-thank you!💯😎🥰

Love the ideas. I am vegan so I will switch out the meat for plant based options. A plant based protein video would be excellent! You and Ken look great. These young women and men might try to snatch you both up ☺

You and Ken are adorable. Im making this. ...I am so inspired.! I need to get in shape!

Thank you for sharing this video. I would love to see one that is completely plant based. I struggle with getting the protein in when it is 100% plant based. Thank you again for your content. It is wonderful and greatly appreciated.

I would love to see a plant based one.

You and Ken are so cute 🥰 Thanks so much for the inspo Mel

Great video as always, Melissa. Nice to see Ken washing the pots.

Yes, please prepare a video using plant based options. Thanks in advance!

I noticed you weighed your meat cooked, I do too. Is weighing meat raw or cooked more accurate for macros? Ex. 4oz raw meat cooks down to 3oz but still has 4oz nutrients? What are your thoughts, Melissa? TYFS this video.

Pre workout snack 1:22 85 g rice and 30 g tuna 11 G protein 26 g carb 2:35 proats 50 grams oats pour water cook in microwave 1.5 scoops protein powder mix with coconut milk sugar free add 70 grams full fat Greek yogurt top with defrosted mixed fruit 42 grams protein 44 g carbs 12 g fat 5:03 lunch wrap Pea shoots or greens 70 grams beef, chili flakes, 20 grams feta cheese, roll and wrap in foil air fry x 10 minutes Tomato and avocado cucumber salad with lime juice and chil flakes 33 grams protein 34 g carb 22 g fat Snack 200 grams 0% fat Greek yogurt square or 2 dark chocolate Supper Stir fried veggies bagged 50 g smoked salmon 50 g chicken thigh 24 G protein 2 grams 11 g fat Snack or dessert -frozen berries blitzed in blender on low add 1 scoop protein powder and small amount plant milk blend on low

Good morning! Thank you for sharing how you get Protein in your day. The options you shared are very doable

Only halfway through and I am full already. I can't imagine eating that much. You are amazing. .I am sure as hard as you work out, you are probably more hungry. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos and knowledge that you share.

Oh my gosh, Malissa!! I feel like when I tried this, I was eating all day long and I just couldn’t handle it!! In fact, in the beginning, when I wasn’t able to keep up with the energy for the workouts, I seemed to have gained weight! Then I decided to do a calorie deficit and shrink some of the fat, at the same time, gaining more energy to do more intense working out. Now that I have got rid of some of the fat, I feel like I can start increasing the protein again, and I have been doing that. But I don’t think I could still keep up with even 120 g of protein a day! I just feel too much like I am eating constantly… So far it seems to be working just fine, but my only concern is that I may start gaining weight again if I adapt to the calorie deficit. so I’m just concentrating on my output right now… I’m nowhere near the level of pushing weight that you are, and the strength that you have and must maintain, so it makes sense how much protein must intake. The order of things I feel is very important and at least it was for me :-) I’ve always been curious how you get that much protein in a day though! Lol

This is perfect and so helpful, Melissa! I have been scratching my head lately trying to figure out the best/healthiest way to get alllll of that protein in each day. I’m going to show this video to my husband as well…I’m so happy that I’ve discovered your channel! ❤

Melissa, I just adore you! Your great tips and your desire to help us learn from your experience. Thank you. I have tried this simple recipe for protein, plant milk (I use protein flax milk) and frozen berries. Delicious!!

Plant base next time please 🙏🏻 thank you this is a very motivated video ❤

I do mine nice cream with frozen bananas chocolate protein powder and sometimes a little peanut butter 😊

love the vids of you two together😊 great ideas. thanks!

Melissa, loved seeing your happy surprise when the protien shake came out of the blender as an indulgent desert. 🎉

Great video Melissa. I’m also plant based but can easily sub some of your meat items with tofu,tempe etc. it is harder though which is why I added some fish and yogurt in the last couple of years. I also love your weight training videos. Thank you 🙏 ❤

You guys are so cute!!❤️ Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I’ve learned so much from you!!

Thank you for your channel and all you do! Blessings! ~ Robin xo

Would lovevto see how you get 150g/day of protein on a vegan diet and without processed patties end with a packed lunch for work pls!. Thanks!

When i saw u i had to start following for my health/body transformation. Just what i needed and to answer ur question yes a plant based vid would be very useful. Ty ❤️

I am so glad I found your channel. I have a lot of weight to lose. I am down thirty pounds already. But I need another sixty pounds to go! You are amazing thank you

I just came across your channel and I’ve found this very helpful. I’ll be watching. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your story and valuable content. I would love to see plant-based version.

Cottage cheese is quite high in protein... 100 grams = 11 of protein.... standard 300g pot = 33 grams of protein. Berries look low in carbs BUT if convert the carbs into a % they are HIGH. That said, excellent RU-vid channel. Thank you for uploading and sharing. P s I will be sharing and spreading the good work you are doing. 😀

Thankyou Ms. Melissa, this was so helpful. Love ya xoxo!!

That was great Melissa. Very helpful to see your portions, your simple recipes and how you did it. Thank you!

This is a great video. You made it looks for easy . I’m going to try these meals .

I love how you mention the importance of healthy fats they’re so Important and can be part of a healthy diet thank you for sharing

I love this!!! It helps to see the processand hear you talk💕

After making the smoothie bowl I don’t even buy ice cream anymore. It’s truly delicious.

Yes, please can you do a plant based video on how to get that much protein

I would love to see a plant based option that doesn’t include fake meat and tofu 🙏🏾🌸💞

Also, you could wrap it first in parchment then in foil. This way there's a barrier.

It is hard. Calories, too. But, used to racking up calories and protein. I have a friend works for major vitamin shop that's collecting protein bars powders, vitamins and minerals etc. that would expire. I'm going to pick them up first part of Sept. I also largely support my clean diet from dumpsters. I sure do. I eat almost all clean, whole organic foods from the dumpsters. My last haul gained me two cases of hummus. Red pepper and garlic. I now have money saved to join the gym but want to finish this job I'm on before. I join. I've been excerciseing with just my body weight. I have lost some weight.( Clothes are big on me but not falling off) Gained a few odd ball muscles, ( little cuties on my shins)lessened my back and knee pain and I feel stronger.. I've also made my self feel good about me again. It means enough to me that I will do what I have to. I kno it will be prolly a couple years before I can really show off my work but time is a thing that passes so.. I can wait.

I definitely have a Vitamin! I do a cup of frozen fruit, 1/2 cup of spinach, about 1/2 C of coconut milk, and whey protein or plant protein. Then I top it with coconut flakes and nuts and chocolate chips! amazing smoothie bowl!

Yes, Melissa, this is helpful. Thank you so much.

Easy way to get in that much protein is to eat ground meat, fish and eggs. A protein shake in between.

Avocado in smoothies is amazing !

Great tips, easy recipes, thank you❤. Lol, nice to see your man's reflection on the fridge. Lovely that he watches you at work😊

Great educational video! I'm working on getting enough protein in, which has been a challenge. This was spot on what I needed. Thank you!!

Lol "I wish I hadn't given you that" so cute!

Thanks Melissa! I found this video really helpful as l struggle with getting enough protein in my day to help build muscle. Great recipe ideas which are simple to do. Keep them coming 😃

Love these meal tips, i struggle with 120g protein but these looked really easy, tasty and accessible. Def going to give that ice creamy desert a try 😍

Excellent information 👌 Thank you and blessings ❤️

Thank you for sharing everything you do!! You are such an inspiration to all of us!!! I’m in my mid 40s, and want to be just like you!!

Thanks so much Melissa.. looking great 👍.. so excited to try these recipes… they all look delicious.. sending you best wishes for your continued success and happiness ❤

This was helpful thank you 🌸

Hi Melissa. So inspiring!!! I would love a plant based one! Thx.

Thanks, Melissa. I have been struggling to get my protein in. I was missing the protein powder. Someone told me not to use Protein powder in the cutting phase(weight loss phase).

Melissa you must try the ninja creami. Lots of fun delicious protein recipes.

I will definitely make the protein powder dessert ❤❤❤

Thank you so much Melissa this was a very informative video. I would definitely be interested in seeing a plant-based protein video as well. Thank you so much!

A variation of your frozen dessert that i discovered accidentally, and perfect if one has no Vitamix, is to simply place (mix with a spoon) frozen blueberries and high protein greek yogurt in a bowl. The consistency is similar to yours (but chunky) and so delicious. I will be adding protein powder next.

I’m so inspired to try these great ideas - thank you!

I saw the title and got so excited. I need this 😅 my protein macros are set to 150 grams right now and Im struggling. I need more variety.

Can I make overnight oats the same way? And add in protein powder? Thanks for sharing ❤️

I do like that PhD protein powder, the bars are nice too, dark choc and raspberry ones are sooo nice. I chop them in half and just have that as a treat. I’ve discovered Quark soft cheese , high in protein low in everything else. I make cheesecakes from it! It’s like mascarpone or Total consistency, not a cheese taste, so can be used for many dessert type things

Thanks, Melissa!

Thank you for sharing ! I just recently started buying the full fat Greek yogurt .. didn’t realize I was cheating myself out of the omega 3s buying the fat free version . Good reminder to add my protein powder to my oats .. thank you 😊

Wow, great tips about proteins, I have just starting eating more proteins and this is very helpful in how to do more with proteins. Grateful and thank you!!!

Great ideas, thank you! I struggle with getting enough protein since I am dairy and gluten free. That ice cream looks so good, I'm going to try it today!

So many yummy ideas. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for showing how to get in a lot of protein in a realistic way!

My problem is that I can not digest the protein powders, soy products, diary and so many other foods. I train 5-6 days a week but its taking me longer to build muscle

Great video and thank you for sharing. Please do a plant based version when you can. Thank you.

Thank you, beautiful Melissa!

You have a great back muscles …keep it up

I weight 265lbs. Trying to get down to 235lbs. I recently lost 25 pounds. So at this point, should I intake 265 grams of protein daily?

Another amazing yummy video! Thank you so much and much love 🙏🏻💖✊🏻

I love coconut Greek yogurt with a table spoon of peanut butter mixed in. 😋

Wow! Watching you makes me see how little I eat compared to other people😮

So you just weigh the food until you get to 150g of protein instead if counting the actual amount of protein is in each food??? I'm so confused by this. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm not being sarcastic or snarky, I'm genuinely wondering if this is how you get 150g of protein each day.

Thank you, that was very helpful and informative.

I was 65 and at 92kgs was overweight, at 5'9", wanted to get down to 80kg in 12 weeks, breakfast was a bowl of Oats with honey and some milk, the 3 Egg Omelet with 2 Rashes of Bacon, my Protein Drink with a dash of Coffee in it, use to do 30 minutes in the money using a Rowing Machine and Free Weights, then at lunch I ate a bowl of Salad with Cheese and Tuna, Dinner time I ate 3 Eggs with Steak and Vegs, before I went to bed I did Exercises for 30 minutes, Jumping Jacks, Pushups, Planks, Stomach Crunches, 5 minutes on Cross Trainer Machine, Donkey Kicks and Squats, was losing 1kg a week and after 12 weeks reached my target of 80kg, without being radical I stopped taking Sugar and Wheat Products.

Thanks for the great meal ideas! 😊

Thanks Melissa! I discovered proats because of one of your previous videos and I have that all the time now! I like to add apple and cinnamon. It’s super good. I also make burritos like you but I’m vegetarian so I use a veggie burger that I break up. I never thought to airfry it! I’m not hitting 150 a day but getting closer 😀

What would you suggest to substitute for any plant based protein that you suggested, as I am definitely animal based. It’s just difficult to eat that much protein from meats, or animal based, that I have thought of. -I cannot tolerate hardly any amount of plants, digestive wise. Thanks! -I really enjoy your info.

Thank you for all you do 🙏

Hi there. What is the total calorie intake of the day ? Thanks!