Read THIS!👇 Why 1500 calories? Because at my current weight, this is exactly where I would test the deficit if I were my own client going into a fat-loss phase. One of the biggest struggles I hear from women in their 40s is getting enough protein. While you don’t need protein powders or ready-to-drink shakes, they make it easier to hit your goals while keeping calories in check. 🔑 The key? 👉 Planning. Protein is one of the hardest macros to hit when you don’t prep ahead…80% of protein sources require cooking (chicken, beef, fish, eggs, etc.). 👊 If you don’t have a plan, you’ll be stuck winging it... and winging it never works. Luckily, with the number of on-the-go protein options available now, there’s no excuse to fall short. 😍 Here’s a fan favorite 1500-calorie, 140g+ protein day looks like….. 🥞 Breakfast: Banana Protein Pancakes …285 cal | 27P * 1 whole egg vitalfarms * 150g liquid egg whites * 30g old-fashioned oats * 33g banana * 2-3g SF banana pudding mix ...