Our goal with the newsletter is to educate the masses and let them know that fitness and performance (while they sound complicated) are simple and we are here to help guide for through the mess.
PRIMAL INSIDER PREVIEW
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The “gold standard” for protein intake for growth is approximately one gram of protein per pound of body weight. This ratio has shown to yield the best results for lean body mass growth and recovery. For those who wish to push the envelope, 1.5 grams per pound can also work wonders, although the improvement becomes marginal after 1.5 grams per pound.
But remember, it’s not all about supplements. We recommend ensuring that at least 70% of your protein comes from whole food sources. This ensures a good mix of amino acids and micronutrients. The remaining 30% can come from supplements if needed. Supplements can be beneficial, but they should not replace whole foods in your diet…
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Many people start their fat loss journeys by making drastic changes such as cutting their food intake by 750 to 1000 calories, halving their carb intake, walking 15k steps from a previous 5k, doing 45 minutes of hard cardio three times a week and lengthening all workouts. This results in a daily calorie deficit of over 2000 between intake and output, leading to a quick drop in weight but eventually fatigue due to low energy intake.
The key is to adjust this equation every 4-8 weeks and slowly lower the variables without doing it all at once. This way, you can continue to progress without damaging your metabolism…
