{"id":68778,"date":"2025-08-15T11:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/68778\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T11:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:43:12","slug":"protein-intake-for-fat-loss-fitness-coach-shares-6-weight-loss-secrets-you-didnt-know-before-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/68778\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein intake for fat loss: Fitness coach shares 6 weight loss secrets you didn\u2019t know before | Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes, despite doing everything right, eating a balanced diet, strength training consistently, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, the scale refuses to move. It can feel frustrating and demotivating, but this plateau is a common part of the weight loss<\/a> journey. Also read | Fitness coach shares practical tips to lose 1.5 kg in 7 days without crash diets: \u2018Drink black coffee, avoid refined\u2026\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Weight Weight loss secrets that we should follow to drop the extra kilos faster. (Shutterstock) <\/p>\n

Addressing this, online fitness coach Helen Laverick wrote, \u201cEveryone\u2019s always telling you to up your protein for fat loss: but here\u2019s what they don\u2019t tell you. You can be hitting the gym, chowing down on extra eggs, protein bars, shakes, and still not see the change. Why? Because simply eating more protein isn\u2019t a magic bullet.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a post shared on July 28, Helen shared the weight loss secrets that we should follow to drop the extra kilos faster.<\/p>\n

1. Quality over quantity:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just about hitting a high protein number. If you\u2019re relying heavily on processed sources, you might be missing out on the nutrient density that whole foods provide e.g. good energy and helping you reduce cravings!<\/p>\n

2. Balanced nutrition is key:<\/p>\n

Protein alone won\u2019t keep you full if you\u2019re not also getting enough fiber, healthy fats, and quality carbs. This balance is essential for managing cravings and fueling your workouts!<\/p>\n

3. Timing matters:<\/p>\n

Spreading your protein intake evenly throughout the day gives your muscles a steady supply for repair and growth. A single giant shake isn\u2019t enough. Also read | Nutritionist shares 10 easy fat loss hacks that will help you lose weight without starving: Start every meal with dahi<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Overall diet wins:<\/p>\n

If your total calorie intake and other macronutrients aren\u2019t dialed in, upping protein alone won\u2019t drive the fat loss you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n

5. Aim for 30-40g of protein per meal:<\/p>\n

Spread your intake evenly throughout the day. That steady supply helps your muscles recover and keeps you feeling fuller longer.<\/p>\n

6. Prioritise lean protein:<\/p>\n

Choose nutrient-dense, low-fat sources like chicken, fish, egg whites, and low-fat dairy. These not only pack in the protein you need but are also easier on your gut, aiding digestion and overall health.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sometimes, despite doing everything right, eating a balanced diet, strength training consistently, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":68779,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[35886,6647,102,35888,35887,35885,15247,56,54,55,4405],"class_list":{"0":"post-68778","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-balanced-nutrition","9":"tag-fitness","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-healthy-lifestyle-patterns","12":"tag-nutrient-dense-foods","13":"tag-protein-for-fat-loss","14":"tag-protein-intake","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-unitedkingdom","18":"tag-weight-loss"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68778"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68778\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}