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Originally Posted by ginkgo  Wikipedia says under Excess Protein "It is important to note here that contrary to popular belief, the consumption of dairy products does not prevent bone loss. In fact, the consumption of dairy products, as it is high in animal protein, creates bone loss. Whenever there is an increase in dairy consumption the rate of osteoporosis and bone fractures also go up." Protein (nutrient) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Excess protein makes the body too acid. The body takes calcium out of the bones to neutralize this acid. Then the product is urinated out. Americans get plenty of calcium in their diet but a simple test shows that they have lots of calcium in their urine. |
Question is what is "excessive" to the body for protein? Since the early 90's millions of folks who work out have tried the 1.5 gr per pound of lean body weight protein formula with great success. Even 2gr has been well tested.
1.5 gr means if you weigh 150lbs and are very lean you would be aiming for ~200-225 gr daily. At least for athletic folks.
For losing weight protein is the only macro-nutrient that can't really be converted to fat.
Excess protein is broken down into carbon and hydrogen which are used for energy and uric acid which exits via urine.
Right now I'm athletic and I do work out but I'm not a "bodybuilder". I weigh about 227 and am cutting weight slowly. I've been trying a lower protein diet with about 150-175gr daily and am losing a little bit of muscle. It's not even helping me to lose fat quicker either. I'm stuck at 2 lbs per week.
The last 2 weeks I tried eliminating ALL complex carbs and ate only fruit and vegetables for carbs. No real change from that but protein powder, bannana and watermellon smoothies are fantastic.
I'm afraid the only way to accelerate fat burning and to get the stubborn fat off is the traditional 1 small serving of complex carbs daily and no fruit, only vegetables. 4-5 meals, protein every meal. Ugg, boring.