#protein-intake

#protein-intake

Arnold Schwarzenegger's diet during competition required 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, leading to a daily intake of 250 grams at 250 pounds, which is excessive for most individuals.

I've really found a huge difference in when I focus on protein as the anchor of my plate and then layering in those fiber-rich veggies, those healthy fats, those complex carbs. It's nothing too extreme, and I don't obsessively track my protein intake. But I do feel the difference in my energy and recovery when I make that a priority.

When we say we want to lose weight, we typically mean shedding fat but not muscle. Muscle helps us to look "toned" and supports our metabolism. To lose fat without losing muscle, eat enough protein and strength train regularly, two top trainers said. If you want to lose fat without losing muscle, there are three things you need to know.

Rachel Swanson, a registered dietitian at LifeSpan Medicine and author of "Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility," splits her time between New York City and Miami, spending about half the year in each. She also takes small-group workout classes three times a week, focusing on strength training. She says eating enough nutrients, especially protein for muscle-building, is crucial for her. She generally aims for around 0.7 grams of protein per pound of body weight, the protein intake usually recommended for physically active people.

For a really long time, I wasn't in the best shape, and I didn't know how to do anything about that,

Approximately 40% of the weight lost from taking semaglutide -- a type of weight-loss medication known as a GLP-1 -- comes from lean mass, including muscle.