By Julia & Jenessa AndersonWhat’s all this rave about protein? Many people have questions about what role it plays in weight loss and wellness. Hopefully, we can help give you a greater insight of the wondrous powers of protein! In terms of Weight Loss: Proteins require more work to digest and more energy to be put to use in the body. Because of this you actually burn more calories while it processes. It is true ladies! Protein actually keeps you fuller longer. This helps curb cravings so you are able to resist that bag of potato chips! The reason protein keeps you feeling full is because protein takes longer than other nutrients to leave the body. In combination with exercise, the amino acids in protein help the body keep lean muscle while strictly targeting the loss of body fat. This is exactly what you want to be able to get that “tight and toned” bod. Cheers to that! When you workout you are losing both fat and muscle. Protein helps keep lean muscle while repairing tissue and speeding up your recovery after exercise. Our favorite forms of Protein: GNC’s Total lean collection (Chocolate Peanut Butter) I highly recommend this brand not only for the quality of the protein but the TASTE! It is so delicious and if you are a Reese’s lover (like us), you will LOVE this flavor. Other flavors include vanilla, chocolate, cookies and cream, banana, and more! Egg Whites Egg whites can be a little bland we’re not gonna lie, however, with a little spice for flavor it’s all the rave! Egg whites are an excellent, and easy source of protein. I recommend buying the carton of egg whites instead of separating each individual egg (that gets excessive and wasteful). We love adding cayenne pepper and a little chili powder in order to spice up the egg whites with flavor, and suppress our appetite with the pepper as well. “Perfect Fit Meals” Coconut Chicken Breast Healthy prepackaged meals are perfect for college students that are always on the go! It’s fast and easy and more importantly, packed with 32g of protein! This particular brand is a must for us because it's BPA free and dietitian designed. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/protein-weight-loss
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