Are You Falling Into the “Protein Fat Trap”? Here’s What No One Tells You

We all know protein is key for fat loss, muscle retention, and keeping cravings in check. But what if the way you’re eating it is actually working against you?

I see this mistake ALL the time—people trying to hit their protein goals but unknowingly sabotaging their results.

Take my client Brittany, for example. She was doing everything right… or so she thought.

?? She upped her protein.

?? She felt better, more energized.

?? Then—her clothes felt tighter. ??

Sound familiar?

Turns out, she had unknowingly fallen into The Protein Fat Trap—a super common mistake. Luckily, it was an easy fix (which I explain in today’s video!).

?? Watch here →

If you’re trying to lose fat, balance blood sugar, and stop cravings, but feel like something’s off, this might be why. Let’s fix it.??

If you're on a mission to lose weight, break your sugar dependency, and stop overeating, you've probably been told:

?? “Increase your protein. Protein is key!”

(And if you've been following me, you KNOW I’ve said this a hundred times ??.)

But here’s the thing…

Simply eating more protein isn’t enough to get the fat loss and body recomposition you want. If you’re not consuming it the right way, you might actually be sabotaging your results.

Enter: The Protein Fat Trap.

Most people, trying to up their protein intake, reach for convenient options like protein bars, shakes, or high-fat protein sources. While they seem like a good choice, they often come with an unintended downside—extra calories that don’t work in your favor.

Let me share a quick client story:

Brittany came to me completely fed up with how she felt and looked.

As a full-time working mom of four, she was exhausted, gaining weight, stressed out, struggling with insomnia, emotional swings, and sugar cravings. It was affecting her entire life.

We worked together to add supportive foods into her diet—one of them being protein.

Now, because Brittany had a history of yo-yo dieting and binge eating, I didn’t ask her to track every bite she ate (because that would have sent her straight back into old habits). Instead, I focused on helping her naturally build a better relationship with food.

For the first few weeks, she felt amazing. Her mood leveled out, she had more energy, and she felt good.

Then…

She panicked.

She told me her clothes felt tighter, and she didn’t understand why.

It turns out she had unknowingly fallen into the Protein Fat Trap—an easy mistake, but one with a simple fix (which I explain in today’s video!).

?? Watch the video now to learn how to avoid the Protein Fat Trap!

How to Avoid This Mistake

? Check the protein-to-fat ratio. Some protein sources come with extra hidden fats that add up fast.

? Prioritize lean proteins like chicken breast, egg whites, and fish over high-fat options like processed meats.

? Watch for sneaky additives. Many “healthy” protein bars and shakes are packed with sugar and fillers.

? Make it a habit. Small, daily tweaks lead to sustainable fat loss—without crash diets.

Want the full breakdown + an easy formula to get it right?

?? Watch the full video here → https://youtu.be/IfPVSCS74WM

?? What’s your biggest struggle with protein intake? Drop a comment—I’d love to help!

— ?? P.S. Struggling with weight gain, cravings, or finding balance with food? Book a free discovery call with me https://calendly.com/louisemckenzie/healthy-lifestyle-transformation-call?month= and let’s avoid falling into this diet trap!