Protein Is The Body'S Trigger To Stop Eating, Not A Full Stomach!!!
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ALL animals (even insects!) have 'had enough to eat' when they've reached their required PROTEIN level, rather than when their stomach is full. Even grasshoppers become fat when given a LOW-protein diet due to continuing to eat until they reach their 'stop point' of protein.
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I wonder how much protein is enough? Does it vary for each person or is there a set requirement for all to follow.
TULASI-PRIYA8/28/2010 10:55:00 PM
So how do you know you've reached your required protein level?
1BOOMBALATTY8/28/2010 3:22:00 AM
It sure makes sense to get protein at every meal then
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A full serving of protein (15g) every 2-3 hours to insure fat loss not muscle.
I try to eat a full serving of protein (15g) every 2-3 hours to insure fat loss not muscle. It also keeps you full all day long and its best to set a schedule so your body knows when to expect it. There should be an equal carb/protein ratio when ever possible protein should be higher. Also, I know spark people said 8 ounces of water but I heard you are suppose to drink half your body weight of water in ounces a day to support weight loss.
I pay attention to my body when I want to eat. If I am "mouth hungry" -- it's a craving. If I am stomach hungry -- I need to eat! Cravings are not felt in the stomach -- they are felt in your mouth. Sometimes I am able to say, "It's just a craving. I don't need to feed it!"
Try to be conscious of your body. When you are full, try to stop eating. Your stomach is the size of your fist, try not to eat more that the size of your fist at one sitting.
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