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You're advising too much protein: One to one and a half grams per kilogram is enough for almost anyone except the most devout lifters (read: those who compete).
by kingnothing 19y ago
You're advising too much protein: One to one and a half grams per kilogram is enough for almost anyone except the most devout lifters (read: those who compete).
As for determining calories, most people eat a similar amount every week, so all they need to do is track their calories for a week then subtract from there until they're losing one to two pounds per week; not counting the first one or two weeks where they'll lose a lot of water weight.
- attack 19y agoProtein digestion causes your body to produce more heat. This thermal effect causes greater idle calorie loss.
- kingnothing 19y agoExcess protein intake puts significant stresses on the kidneys and is unnecessary.
- attack 19y agoExcess, significant -- numbers? I'll tell you what puts stress on your body, being fat. Huge numbers of people have being-fat related diseases. Never have I heard of someone succumbing to this protein myth.
- rob 19y ago1 gram per pound of body-weight is a good amount for someone who lifts weights (not only those who compete) and is not hard to achieve every day. Would you rather they overload on carbs all day? It's even more important if you're trying to lose weight: cutting too many calories and not getting enough protein will most likely result in you losing a lot of muscle mass.