5 Reasons Why Protein is Good For Weight Loss

[CAGIRL]

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-reasons-why-protein-is-good-for-weight-loss/

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Thank you for sharing this.  While I am having no problem with the exercise part of my journey, I must admit that I struggle with the nutritional area.  Very helpful.  🙂

[CAGIRL]

You're welcome!

[Baltoscott]

Good post, Felicia.

[CAGIRL]

Thank you! I've recently increased the intensity of my workouts, so this article really helped remind me of the importance of protein.

[Jabrat]

Very good post Felicia !  Love it ! 

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@CAGIRL wrote:
Thank you! I've recently increased the intensity of my workouts, so this article really helped remind me of the importance of protein.

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[loveabull]

My only warning would be that high protein diets long term are not healthy. You lose weight but hurt your heart and other organs in the process.

[CAGIRL]

That is good advice. It is important to find a balance. I try to eat plenty of protein and balance it out with veggies and fruit as we.

[SunsetRunner]

High protein diets are highly dangerous. They can cause ketosis, and ketoacidosis, and can kill you - that's not a good way to lose weight. The best "diets" for weight loss, and energy to exercise, are 60% to 80% complex carbohydrates (as natural as possible, as unprocessed as possible, non-animal based).

[CAGIRL]

I'm not suggesting anyone partake in an all protein diet because of course that would be dangerous. I don't agree with the 60-80% carbs, though. I eat about 60% protein and 40% carbs and that's been great for me. @SunsetRunner 

[SunsetRunner]

60% Protien is rather high. Aerobic athletes would usually be at about 60% Complex Carbohydrates.

Also, meat products take about 4 times as long to transit, and the stuff putrifies in the intestinal tract, which can, with prolonged excessive intake, lead to several negative medical conditions.

[EdsonFitbit]

I am about to start a diet plan and this post will help me a lot. Thank you @CAGIRL!