Protein provides the building blocks for tissue, hormones, enzymes and is a key nutrient for optimal fat loss and body toning.
Weight Loss Vs Fat Loss
Failure to support your daily protein requirements can lead to “weight loss”. Whilst the numbers may look good as far as the scales are concerned in the short term, commonly this reduction is merely a reflection of muscle lost and this “weight loss” usually leads to weight gain soon after. It is vital to retain muscle tissue while reducing body fat as muscle burns calories 24/7. In order to achieve optimal fat loss and tone muscle one must support their daily protein requirements.
As a general rule it is recommended to consume around 1g per lb of bodyweight (2.2g per kg) while dieting. Some of the benefits of consuming protein for fat loss and toning include -
Muscle Preservation – protein helps aid in muscle repair and recovery. The more muscle you can maintain while dropping body fat, the more calories you will burn on a daily bases.
High Thermic Effect– protein has a high thermic effect on the body. This means for the body to digest protein takes a considerable amount of energy. It is said that 20-35% of the total calories consumed of protein are needed for digestion and absorption. Consuming protein regularly will help burn more calories!
Muscle Preservation– protein helps aid in muscle repair and recovery. The more muscle you can maintain while dropping body fat, the more calories you will burn on a daily bases.
High Thermic Effect– protein has a high thermic effect on the body. This means for the body to digest protein takes a considerable amount of energy. It is said that 20-35% of the total calories consumed of protein are needed for digestion and absorption. Consuming protein regularly will help burn more calories!
To reach your daily protein requirements can be tough due to lifestyle and the lack of quality nutrients in food. This can be due to poor soil quality, cooking or processing methods to name a few. Using a protein supplement is always recommended to help you reach your daily protein requirements.
Recommendations
TSN Slow-Pro – this is a slow release protein ideal for those looking for a protein snack between meals, before bed or even with meals to boost the protein content. Slow-Pro will give your body a drip feed effect helping you feel fuller for longer.
TSN’s Fast-Pro – ideal for those looking for a fast absorbing whey protein that can be used around training times. Fast-Pro can be taken first thing in the morning with breakfast, ½ hour before training and immediately after for best results. Whey protein is not ideal as a snack or before bed due to it being digested rapidly.
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