Okay, so, I’ve been seeing this “55 30” thing popping up all over my social media feeds lately, and, well, I got curious. Seems like it’s some kind of weight loss thing, I don’t know, I’m always a bit skeptical about these things, but this one seemed a bit different.
So, I started digging around. It’s not just some random numbers. It actually, has some sort of plan.
First thing, I read somewhere that this “55” is about eating 55 grams of protein, then another article mentioned that you need to eat 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. I guess the number 30 is the key point here. I’m not a nutritionist or anything, but I guess getting protein early in the day is supposed to be good for you, revs up your metabolism or something, I’m not too sure.
Anyway, I decided to give it a shot. What’s the worst that could happen, right?
Day 1
I woke up and, honestly, 30 grams of protein felt like a lot first thing in the morning. I usually just grab a coffee and go. But I whipped up some scrambled eggs with some turkey bacon, managed to get it down within 30 minutes. Then, I cooked some chicken breast and ate another 25 grams of protein. It was, well, a lot of food for me.
- Breakfast (within 30 minutes of waking): 3 eggs, a bit of bacon.
- Lunch: Chicken breast.
Day 2
Felt surprisingly full from yesterday’s protein. Not as hungry as usual. Made a protein shake this morning instead of eggs, much easier. Mixed in some protein powder with almond milk and a banana. I had another 25 grams protein in my lunch.
- Breakfast (within 30 minutes of waking): Protein shake with almond milk and a banana.
- Lunch: Beef.
Day 3
Okay, I’m kind of getting the hang of this. Prepped some Greek yogurt with berries and a scoop of protein powder before bed, so it was ready to go in the morning. Then, I had some fish as my lunch to make it 55 grams of protein.
- Breakfast (within 30 minutes of waking): Greek yogurt with berries and protein powder.
- Lunch: Fish.
I kept this up for a week. I managed to find some creative ways to get my protein in – I even had some lentil soup that was surprisingly high in protein for lunch one day. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be either.
Now, did I magically lose a ton of weight? Nope. But, I did notice some changes. I felt fuller for longer, which was nice. I wasn’t constantly snacking like I used to. And, I noticed I had a bit more energy throughout the day. I even started incorporating some light exercise, just walking mostly, nothing crazy. I’m not sure if it’s all because of the “55 30” thing, but it definitely made me more aware of what I was eating.
I’m not saying this is a miracle cure or anything. But, for me, it was a good way to kickstart some healthier habits. It got me thinking about protein and making sure I was getting enough. And, hey, if it helped me feel a bit better and have more energy, then that’s a win in my book. I think I’ll keep trying to get a good amount of protein in the mornings, maybe not always 55 grams, but at least something. It’s a small change, but it seems to be making a bit of a difference for me.
