I was thinking of going on a prepared low-calorie portion-controlled diet (Nutrisystem for Men) that I will follow accordingly due to not being able to shop or cook my own food at home, as I’m usually at work (8am-5pm) or at school (6pm-10pm). Do you think a balanced low calorie diet like Nutrisystem combined with extra protein will work?
I assumed with the added activities like weight lifting and cardio (tae bo and boxing classes), the extra protein from the shakes or added meats would help build/retain muscle mass.
Do you guys think this would work or do you think the Nutrisystem meals/snacks have sufficient amounts of protein to sustain these activities? My ideal amount of "extra protein" would be around 20-35 grams of protein added on top of the daily nutrisystem meals I will have to eat.
Would doing this put me over my daily protein intake? Is this good or bad?
Any help or info would be appreciated…if it helps, I’m 24 yrs old, 6ft tall and 286 lbs.
Thanks!!
Any extra protein you consume that is not used by the body will be converted into fat or glucose. If that glucose isn’t used or stored, it will also be converted to fat. You probably already exceed the amount of protein you need to maintain muscles. Focus instead on reducing fat. Add a lot of vegetables and beans to your diet. Beans slow the rate at which your stomach empties into the intestine, and make you feel fuller for longer.
if u workout ur gonna need some protein to have anought muscle… also u need carbs so u have enough energy for sex
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Any extra protein you consume that is not used by the body will be converted into fat or glucose. If that glucose isn’t used or stored, it will also be converted to fat. You probably already exceed the amount of protein you need to maintain muscles. Focus instead on reducing fat. Add a lot of vegetables and beans to your diet. Beans slow the rate at which your stomach empties into the intestine, and make you feel fuller for longer.
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