Eat MORE protein. Muscle tissue is about 15 to 20 percent protein, so if you’re working out and want to maintain all the great muscle you’re building, you need to make sure that you’re getting enough protein.
Main Course
The American Dietetic Association recommends 1.6 to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight for athletes who regularly do resistance training, so a person weighting about 150 pounds would need to eat 110 grams of protein each day.
Lean sources of protein include:
– grilled skinless chicken
– fish
– beans
– lean cuts of beef—top sirloin or top round
– nuts (protein-rich but also high in calories, so watch how much you eat)
– tofu
– cheese
– eggs, milk & yogurt
– bread & some cereal
Dessert
When I first read the ADA’s recommendation above, my first thought was that I’m not an athlete. However, I am “athletic,” and I do resistance training quite often. Don’t allow yourself to be intimidated by labels because you are what you DO.
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