Do You Really Need Animal Protien To Build Muscle & Lose Fat?
Well, it’s happened again. I’ve been taken to task by one of my
readers…called out, as it were, for recommending that you
shouldn’t focus solely on animal products as your main source of
protein-
-check it out…
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Hi Rob,
…Rob, that is BS. Animal proteins are known to have the MOST
satiating effect on a person, and you’re gonna say other wise?
Are you actually gonna tell people to consume most of their
protein from incomplete plant sources with LOW bioavailability?
Wow. I loved what you have always written about, until now.
And only 0.5g of protein per pound of bodyweight? Maybe that’s a
good amount just for survival, but if you’re trying to gain
muscle, then you’ll need at least 1g per pound of bodyweight.
Sorry, it’s a time-tested truth among bodybuilders,
and I can’t believe it you are not only telling them they only
need 0.5g but you’re telling them to go incomplete plant protein
style on top of that! You should read a little about
bodybuilding nutrition, before you go and give advice.
Thank you.
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Yikes! Here’s a guy with a STRONG opinion, eh? Well, let’s see
if we can calm him down and help him burn off that thick layer
of bodyfat that he might still be trying to lose…
…First off, I am well aware of bodybuilding nutrition.
Successful bodybuilders are more often the result of possessing
out of this world genetics for building muscle (long muscle
bellies, etc.) and/or the use of various performance enhancing
drugs-
-If you don’t understand this, you haven’t been around
bodybuilders enough.
I had followed a so called “bodybuilder’s diet” (for about 10
years) with loads of animal protein and most of what I got was a
bigger and fatter body. No one could even tell I worked out at
all…
…I was just another ‘fat guy’!
But the point of my message here is not how to become a
successful bodybuilder…as most people are simply not
interested slipping into a speedo, spraying their body with
bronzers, and parading around on stage hoping their pecs look
more shapely to a group of judges.
In addition, nowhere do I recommend to not eat any animal
protein…that is just unrealistic. Hey, I like eating a great
tasting chicken breast or grass fed buffalo burger just like the
next guy…but-
-I AM making the r.ecommendation that you need to understand
that too much animal protein, from a nutrient standpoint, often
causes you to take in more calories overall as you body will
continue to seek out required nutrients that can’t be found in a
slice of turkey.
This is an empowering principle that has helped many of my
readers to lose more fat faster.
Most people do not understand the real importance of plant based
foods in fueling the body (and all the nutrients that come along
with that).
Most people are hung up on animal proteins as the focal point of
every meal they eat. In order to get people to understand that
there is more to eating healthy than eating chicken breasts, it
is often required to over-emphasize the importance of plant
proteins…
..It was discovered almost 20 years ago that amino acids
obtained from food combine with amino acids n.aturally made in
the body.
Adequate amounts of amino acids will be obtained if eating low
amounts of animal products c.ombined with plant proteins from
unrefined grains, legumes, seeds, nuts and vegetables eaten on a
daily basis.
Regarding building muscle…do I look like I had trouble
building muscle on a diet lower in animal proteins while working
out just twice a week for about 15 minutes per workout?
Take a look at my before ph.oto on my website and you’ll see the
result of my heavy reliance on large amounts of animal proteins
and 5-6 days a week of misguided workouts in the gym.(If you
haven’t seen my before and after pics on my website, go ahead
and check it out).
I don’t get any of those “fat guy” comments anymore…
Yeah, the total absence of animal proteins may inhibit muscle
growth slightly, but as I said, I am not recommending no animal
protein. I am leaner and stronger than I’ve ever been in my
life, versus the 10 or so years when I used to eat a
“bodybuilder’s diet” as 252 pounds of walking blubber.
Oh, one last thing…if you haven’t read my Fat Burning Furnace
eBook yet, you should claim your copy right now-
-In it, I take you step by step and teach you how to copy my
plan, including how to create an almost endless amount of fat
burning meals and snacks combining the world’s best and
delicious foods…
…I lost over 42 pounds of fat, totally reshaped my body and
dropped my waist measurement by 10 inches, boosted my energy and
health immensely…
…m.y wife lost 59 pounds and went from a size 12 to a size
4 (you can see her pics on the website below)…and we did it in
just a few months with workouts that last just 15-26 minutes
performed 2-3 times each week.
It took me years to learn all of the secrets we use…but you
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Here’s to getting lean, strong, and healthy for life,
Rob Poulos
Zero to Hero Fitness
January 31st, 2008 at 10:20 pm
It’s a myth that animal protein is needed to build muscle. What you need is amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. Luckily these come in plant based foods as well. Though they’re not as densely compacted as in animal products, they’re easier on your body to digest… that’s good news since you won’t over tax your system digesting meat.
Does meat make you fat? No. It’s a combination of things that make you fat… lack of minerals and vitamins, combined with too much meat, combined with lack of exercise and a negative self attitude will get you there pretty fast.
I have to admit, since I changed my diet to a primarily raw, vegan diet I’ve lost muscle, but this is only because I decided I wanted to start running marathons instead of hitting the gym
Live Awesome!
Kevin
For tips on the vegan and raw food diet visit RenegadeHealth.com