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  • Congrats on the weight loss and cutting out the smoking!! Do you know your body fat percentage? How much protein, carbohydrates and fat are you currently aiming to consume per day?
    in Why am I not losing weight like i used too?? Comment by shaw131 November 2013
  • Because of your body fat percentage I would use your lean body mass weight as your starting point when estimating your required protein intake. If you want that “toned” “ripped” look the goal is to lose fat while maintaining your muscle mass. If you’ve got access to an accurate way of tracking you weigh and body fat…
    in Lose body fat - not muscle mass - how much protein? Comment by shaw131 November 2013
  • Protein shakes are not necessary. Whey protein is a supplement. Many people use whey protein either for convenience or when they struggle to consume their required amount of protein through whole foods. Obvious candidates are bodybuilders. The general consensus is that if you can get your required protein intake through…
    in Protein Shakes Comment by shaw131 November 2013
  • Yes, if you read all the information you can find it will become confusing. Your best bet is to remain consistent with exercise and hit your macros on a daily basis as best you can. If you can manage this, while tracking your weight, you will be able to adjust your calorie intake if the weight loss becomes too slow or too…
    in So confused - HELP! Comment by shaw131 November 2013
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