Leanne Ward Nutrition 155. Q&A: The Protein Question Every Woman Gets Wrong (Plus 9 More Nutrition Questions Answered)
Most women are getting their protein targets wrong. Not by a little. By enough to quietly stall their fat loss, slow their muscle gains, and leave their energy flat by 3pm. In this solo Q&A episode, Leanne answers ten of your most-asked nutrition questions straight from her Instagram DMs, including the protein one that comes up almost every single week in clinic.
In this episode:
- Why nutrition feels so much harder than exercise, and why that is completely normal
- Are you genuinely not hungry in the morning, or have you just normalised skipping breakfast? The signs Leanne watches for, and what she actually recommends
- How much protein women need for fat loss, muscle tone, and healthy ageing. The real clinical targets, why the Australian guidelines fall short for most women, and the exact ranges Leanne uses with her own clients
- Magnesium: which foods actually contain it, why so many Australian women quietly fall short, and how to tell whether a supplement could genuinely help you. Leanne walks through the three clinical forms of magnesium in RESTORE by Designed by Dietitians, why each was specifically chosen, and who benefits most. Explore RESTORE here
- Greek yogurt versus Greek-style yogurt: what the labelling actually means under Australian food standards, and the one thing to check before you put it in your trolley
- Why Leanne drinks soy milk, what the phytoestrogen research actually says, and how she approaches plant-based milks with different clients
- Building muscle without the scale becoming the enemy: what body recomposition actually looks like in practice, and better ways to measure real progress
- The real difference between generic nutrition advice online and working with a dietitian one on one
- What to do after an osteopenia diagnosis. The four non-negotiables Leanne gives every client in this situation, and why walking alone will not be enough
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Work with Leanne or her team:
Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 12 week 1:1 coaching program: personalised plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched to your specific goals. Apply here: https://leangutmindmethod.com/
Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and targeted nutrition packs covering fat loss, body recomposition, gut health, hormones, PCOS, and perimenopause. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit https://leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic/leannewardnutrition.com
Got a burning question for Part 3? DM Leanne on Instagram @leannewardnutrition