MrBillson

Protein shakes are a processed fast food and should be treated as such. Consume them in moderation. You can't 'tone up' as such. You need to either lose fat or build muscle. Eat at a calorie deficit to lose weight, eat at a calorie surplus to gain muscle. (while meeting fat/protein requirements) You cannot gain lean muscle…

No, your stomach does not change size to accommodate the amount of food you put into it. Just as your lungs do not shrink if you take shorter breaths.

I advise you to re evaluate your fear of salt.

1. The research which suggests sodium should be avoided is very inconclusive, and more recent research indicates that there is virtually no risk in consuming high sodium. 2. Fat is an essential macro nutrient, why would you want to avoid it? 3. How so?

Be aware that most plant based proteins do not have a full amino acid profile, so getting the majority of your protein from plant proteins is not advisable. Also remember that protein powders are a processed fast food, and by using them too much you will be missing out on a number of micronutrients you would get from…