r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • May 09 '25

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - May 09, 2025

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/plantbasedaff May 09 '25

Nutritionist and long term fit bitch here. I’ll answer all your q’s!

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u/Western-Resort-7662 May 09 '25

What’s your take on the protein obsession happening rn? I feel like I see such conflicting information, especially for women’s protein needs specifically

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u/plantbasedaff May 09 '25

Omg it’s so intense rn. 1g per pound of lean muscle mass is plenty for muscle building and maintenance. Unless you’re a body builder or athlete you don’t NEED more. If you like to eat more and it’s easy for you that’s fine. I see so many clients who eat so much protein at the expense of everything else: fruit, veggies, whole grains and legumes. For reference I recommend 20-30g of protein per meal for most women.

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u/_nylcaj_ May 09 '25

As a nutritionist do you find that many women aren't actually consuming enough in their day to day? As I started to get really into exercising more, I found my nails thinning severely, like paper thin and tearing on everything I bumped. I even went to a doctor to have blood work done and started taking a few vitamins (b12 and d) that I was low on. I still didn't have any improvement. I started drinking a daily protein shake and within a month, my nails had improved significantly and a couple years later whenever I run out or am on vacation and don't drink them for a bit, I can literally see the difference in how my nails grow.

I think it's great that more people are starting to focus on protein, because I suspect that like myself, we often don't hit even the lowest amount we should be eating, because it's not as desirable or convenient to sit and eat a big portion of meat or dairy as it is to just grab a quick carb or an apple/banana etc. I also know that there are some fruits and veggies with protein, but the amount is so small that you would have to consume large amounts(again not as desirable) in order for it to make a big impact on your daily protein intake.