Don’t Skip Protein (Especially Plant-Based Options) ~ After 40, muscle breakdown accelerates. Prioritize lean protein (like beans, tofu, lentils, and tempeh) to maintain muscle mass.
I like to keep my daily protein intake between 80 and 100 grams. I can’t eat much more than that. I lift weights on M W F. Protein helps my muscle tissue to repair after a rigorous workout. I consume a protein shake each day when I return from the gym. It gives me 24 grams of protein. Here’s how I make it. When I buy bananas I cut them into small slices and put them into sandwich baggies. When I make my protein shake I add one frozen banana and 12 frozen strawberries, then I add a scoop of my protein mix. I use my big blender. I put earplugs in my ears (not the blender, lol) because my blender sounds like a jet taking off. When it’s finished my protein shake comes out smooth as silk. I fill a large Texas sized iced tea glass with my shake and eat it with a spoon. Awesome.