We get it. That's a bunch.
Once you've got your macros set you'll notice that the meal plan requires an awful lot of protein. That's bad enough but many protein sources come with a considerable amount of fat too and that makes your macros difficult to balance. Here's a tip that will give you an edge when balancing your daily meals.
I don't normally recommend protein powder but when asked to lose such drastic amounts of weight while correctly fueling your body you may need some supplemental help.
As soon as I saw my macros this time I knew I needed a different approach. That's when I decided on a temporary strategy to get me through the challenge successfully.
By using a protein supplement I can get a super nutritious slug of amino acids right at the time I need them most, during the post-workout anabolic window.
Consuming protein within 2 hours (and preferably 30 minutes) of completing my workouts I can be sure that the nutrients will go primarily towards rebuilding the muscle tissue that I just broke down, more completely than it was previously. This means that the body's attempt at hyperplasia (new muscle cell growth) and hypertrophy (muscle cell enlargement) will be unencumbered and correctly fed.
The cleanest protein we've ever found and the one that we use during our previous challenges is the Lurong Paradigm protein. It's a collagen-based protein (so no whey or soy which are inflammatory and estrogenic) and tastes really good in chocolate flavor. When mixed in almond milk it's to die for. This is our recommended protein and is the one you'll see us using when under challenge conditions.
I just ordered some more since I figured you guys will probably need it.
Here it is:
It's available behind the counter in the gym.
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