Juicing, support for husband

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    So here is what I will say. If you want to use juicing as a supplement to nutrition it's great. It's no different than a recovery shake post workout or using a meal replacement shake for those busy days. But if you are a healthy weight and you are looking to cut the last bit of fat, then you want to ensure proper nutrition. So a moderate caloric deficit (with sufficient macro-nutrition) and a workout routine conducive to fat loss would be ideal. Generally, you want to aim for 1/2 lb per week and eat back 50% of your exercise calories if MFP is estimating. Or you can calculate your TDEE and cut 20%. But 95% of the women I have helped set up calorie plans are eating 1700-2000 calories.

    In terms of macro-nutritients, you want to aim for of protein and .35 g of fat per pound of lean body mass and the rest should be carbs. With that said, I have found the ratio of 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats generally works. Additionally, a workout routine of heavy resistance training and moderate cardio (preferably HIIT) and adequate rest, you will be able to concentrate on fat loss as opposed to weight loss. Ideally, you want to maintain lbm as muscle is tight and lean so if you want that for your body, the more muscle you have, the tighter and more lean your body will be.

    So while I don't think juicing is bad, I do believe, like protein shakes, it's there to supplement meals or more likely, snacks.
  • k0pir
    k0pir Posts: 7
    Fuzz_paw,

    Great job. You're on the right track and I applaud your desire to get fit and stay healthy. IMO juicing is a great way to eat better and stay healthy. You make some excellent points in your response. Again, great job!
  • fuzz_pawz
    fuzz_pawz Posts: 106
    Fuzz_paw,

    Great job. You're on the right track and I applaud your desire to get fit and stay healthy. IMO juicing is a great way to eat better and stay healthy. You make some excellent points in your response. Again, great job!

    Thank you k0pir

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