Protein

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  • baptiste565
    baptiste565 Posts: 590 Member

    They do. But protein is the most important one if your goal is to lower body fat.

    perhaps, but protein and fats amount should stay fairly consistent. understanding carbs is the key to fat loss.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    understanding carbs is the key to fat loss.

    ..... Eh?
  • baptiste565
    baptiste565 Posts: 590 Member
    understanding carbs is the key to fat loss.

    ..... Eh?
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    of course people can lose weight just by lowering overall calories. But it may more optimal for muscle retention during a fat loss phase if fats and protein stay at the b4 mentioned levels and the calorie reduction comes from manipulating the carb levels.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    understanding carbs is the key to fat loss.

    ..... Eh?
    of course people can lose weight just by lowering overall calories. But it may more optimal for muscle retention during a fat loss phase if fats and protein stay at the b4 mentioned levels and the calorie reduction comes from manipulating the carb levels.

    Oh I see what you're saying. I think we're thinking of it in different ways but to the same effect. Maintaining at a certain protein level and fat level and carb level.. but when you switch to losing weight you drop the calories but keep the protein and fat, so the loss has to come from cutting out carbs?
  • baptiste565
    baptiste565 Posts: 590 Member
    understanding carbs is the key to fat loss.

    ..... Eh?
    of course people can lose weight just by lowering overall calories. But it may more optimal for muscle retention during a fat loss phase if fats and protein stay at the b4 mentioned levels and the calorie reduction comes from manipulating the carb levels.

    Oh I see what you're saying. I think we're thinking of it in different ways but to the same effect. Maintaining at a certain protein level and fat level and carb level.. but when you switch to losing weight you drop the calories but keep the protein and fat, so the loss has to come from cutting out carbs?
    yep! cut carbs as little as possible in the beginning but enough for a 1-2 pound weekly loss. and when fat loss slows, cut carbs a little bit more. this will help keep ur metabolism healthy during a long cut. this is kind of advanced and maybe doesnt apply to 95% of people who are just trying to get that belly fat under control.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    understanding carbs is the key to fat loss.

    ..... Eh?
    of course people can lose weight just by lowering overall calories. But it may more optimal for muscle retention during a fat loss phase if fats and protein stay at the b4 mentioned levels and the calorie reduction comes from manipulating the carb levels.

    Oh I see what you're saying. I think we're thinking of it in different ways but to the same effect. Maintaining at a certain protein level and fat level and carb level.. but when you switch to losing weight you drop the calories but keep the protein and fat, so the loss has to come from cutting out carbs?
    yep! cut carbs as little as possible in the beginning but enough for a 1-2 pound weekly loss. and when fat loss slows, cut carbs a little bit more. this will help keep ur metabolism healthy during a long cut. this is kind of advanced and maybe doesnt apply to 95% of people who are just trying to get that belly fat under control.

    Roger. Totally on board with you now.
  • CariS001
    CariS001 Posts: 169 Member
    Way way low!!! I aim for 110g minimum.

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