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Re:Alternate Day Fasting Improves Physiological and Molecula... by dvt on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @05:31PM (#20814577)
My daily intake was 175g protein, 150g carbs, and 50g fats. To hit those macros reliably, egg whites for breakfast and chicken (or tuna) for dinner will quickly become a status quo :)
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Re:Alternate Day Fasting Improves Physiological and Molecula... by mikeklaas on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @06:10PM (#20814940)
That's an insane macro ratio for most people, though. You don't need that much protein unless you're doing some intense weight training.
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Re:Alternate Day Fasting Improves Physiological and Molecula... by dvt on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @06:24PM (#20815050)
Not sure I'd call it insane. 5c:3.5p:1.5f is like the "standard" fat-loss macro ratio your average nutritionist would suggest[1]. Mine was a bit more aggressive, but not super out there.

[1] https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/food/healthy-eating/a7053...

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Re:Alternate Day Fasting Improves Physiological and Molecula... by firethief on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @07:58PM (#20815583)
High protein ratios are for for weight loss; activities that increase protein need increase carb need by at least as much
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