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Not going to read all through 48 pages just putting my two pennies in... CICO is an excellent starting point. But it really isn't as simple as CICO. People cite - it's just simple maths but take that simple maths to its ultimate conclusion and if you carried on with a calorie deficit - adjusting for mass - mathematically…
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you're not really plateuaing - you're reaching what I personally refer to as the crossover point. Where your weight loss as fat begins to converge with your lean gains of muscle. Muscle by volume is more dense than fat and weighs more. You have been making lean gains at the same time as you have been losing fat. To give…
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The formula is actually per KG not per LB. The RDA recommend a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per Kilogram of bodyweight to safeguard against protein deficiency. 1g per KG should be good for optimal health and professional athletes and bodybuilders usually look to consume from 1.8 - 2 g per KG. A quick google search will…
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I've noticed that a lot of people can't seem to get their heads around the exercise calories principle - so I'll try my best to clarify the matter as best as I can. If I came across as a pontificating condescending **@% - my apologies in advance! ;o) There's a basic principle to grasp first though and that is: 2lbs of fat…
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The recommended allowance is a MINIMUM target that you should aim for not a MAXIMUM allowable for the day. For FAT loss the maintenance amount is the MAXIMUM. an intake of just 850 is going to prove highly detrimental for you in the long run... With such a low calorie intake your are more than likely digesting muscle…
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1 gram of protein per KG of bodyweight is the recommended amount. Body builders and strength athletes and anyone putting a lot of work into their workouts usually aim for a 'MAXIMUM' of 2g per Kg of protein daily. Having more than 25 grams approx of protein in a single meal is a bit pointless as any more than that will [a]…
