Hi friends! This episode is all about how much protein to eat to get lean compared to the RDA, is the amount needed related to weight or age, exploring the thermic effect of protein, muscle protein breakdown rates as we are younger and as we grow older and more!  This episode is part of the special Protein Series we are featuring with some of the TOP experts in the world on protein! Study mentioned in this episode: Dietary leucine requirement of older men and women is higher than current recommendations: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33330915/ Follow @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto here: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the High Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Try Athletic Greens! ONE tasty scoop of Athletic Greens contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, increase energy and focus, aid with digestion and supports a healthy immune system, all without the need to take multiple products or pills. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. Again, simply visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement. -  This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox™ ! They make sure their members are taken care of! This holiday, ButcherBox is proud to give new members Bacon For Life + up to $100 off. Just go to ButcherBox.com/FASTKETO to sign up. That’s ButcherBox.com/FASTKETO to receive Bacon For Life + up to $100 off in your first box! - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.