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3 months ago

Just messed up my protein calc during a run – anyone else?

I was sprinting up a 5K today and realized I was probably on the wrong side of the protein wheel For the first time ever, I tried to add whey to every snack, thinking more was better. Turns out my protein shaker was half the real dose, so I pumped in double the sugar and carbs and lost the feeling of fullness, ended up chugging water and my leg feeling weird.

I'm not trying to launch a new protein brand here, but I am a bit embarrassed that I've been burning calories as if they were a vending machine snack. I’ve heard that most people just need 1.2–1.7g per kg bodyweight, but I've been chasing “more protein is always better” thinking it's the “knee‑jerk”. Now I wonder if I am giving my body the wrong signals, and maybe I'm fueling my sweat like a kid in a vending machine.

Does anyone know a quick way to recheck my intake on the go? I miss the simple days when a scoop = good, no math needed. Would love to know if I’m overcompensating, or if it’s just a momentary mix‑up. Your feedback would help me clean up my approach without having to order a dozen packets to test it out.

Feel free to throw my gut (or protein) in the pot—I appreciate all input, even if it's a call out for a misstep.

PS: Sorry, that’s a lot for a one‑off confession. 🙈

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