How To Lose Weight With A High Protein Diet

By Russ Hollywood


For the last few years many fitness enthusiasts and have been coming across high protein diets when searching for information on how to lose weight. Today you'll see how to use this method correctly for maximum results.



High protein diets have given themselves a bad reputation over the last decade or so due to the number of fads and celebrity endorsed quick fix plans. However, many of the problems which flawed those approaches can be dealt with by one quick look at the latest scientific findings on the subject.

For decades now, it has been widely believed that a high protein diet would be terrible for your kidneys. This is because they would find it hard to process the volume of protein being consumed and, as a result, run into long-term problems. However, studies at the University of Indiana recently discovered that individuals consuming a high protein diet were at no greater risk than those eating the recommended daily amount.

The real key why those fad diets of the past never worked is the carbohydrate count. If you've ever had a friend who tried the Atkins or any other weight loss plan of that type then you may have noticed how quickly they piled the weight back on when they came off the program. Usually the participant ends up heavier than when they started. This is because those diets usually ask you to cut your carbohydrate count out of your diet altogether.

While low carb diets are perfectly acceptable, no carb diets are unsafe.. Do not make the mistake of presuming that carbohydrates and fats are the enemy to your goals. Your body needs all three of the major nutrients and it is physically impossible to enjoy long-term success if you cut any of them out completely.

So the myths surrounding high protein diets damaging your kidneys have been squashed in the last five years. If you can combine this information with other proven tips such as regular workout sessions, quality rest and recovery and plenty of water then you are on the right track to long-term success. [
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The following information will help you to establish your daily eating targets:

* 1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight (the weight you want to be, that is).

* 0.5 grams of carbohydrates per pound of body weight.

* 0.5. grams of fats per pound of body weight.

That would make sure you were getting enough protein to substitute your lower carbohydrate cont and ensure you didn't lose lean muscle along the way, while also making sure that you aren't cutting anything too low.

Many people, from dietitians to doctors, to fitness enthusiasts and personal trainers, confuse the hell out of weight loss. You can easily figure out how to lose weight effectively by simply looking at the latest scientific research on the human body. The research is widely available and if you follow the latest science you don't need to worry about current trends or opinions.




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