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    1. alomjabpd

      alomjabpd Well-Known Member

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      while cutting would it be benefitial to only take in protein for a day, i would do 1.5g per bw so around 225 and only eat veggies for this day. pry end up being about 1k cals. then for the rest of the week go back to my 500 cal defitcit at 1800-1900 with my 2400 refeed.

      doing this wouldnt make me suceptable to muscle loss right? i wouldnt be lifting on the protein only day either
       
    2. parnassto

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      protein only days

      Might be beneficial, since protein will tend to keep you physically full and help minimize catabolism of lean tissue, but You will most likely feel like chit pretty quickly. Get some fats, and don't trip about only having carbs come from veggies.
       
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      protein only days

      thanks repped, i do very well on low-no carbs so im only worried about catabolism
       
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      protein only days

      So, you mean protein & carbs only with no fat?
       
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      Odds are it's not going to benefit you in any way. Your body can only use so much protein. Plus carbs can be helpful for getting in a better workout, so skimping might just be hurting you there. Anyway, it's important to have fat, too. Just stick to a balanced diet, you'll probably get better results.
       
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      protein only days

      146 pounds eating 1900 calories with 225 grams of protein?
       
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      protein only days

      im refering to no direct complex startchy carbs- im not stupid, im talking about eating some broccoli with my meals
       
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      protein only days

      225 g of protein when not eating anything else that day
       
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      protein only days

      Ugh.
       
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      You need fat, so get the idea out of your head that somehow eating less fat = being less fat.

      Calories in vs calories out is what matters, trying to avoid fats because you're cutting is the logic of a 16 girl who gets too much 'nutritional information' from a gossip magazine - it'll do more harm than good in the long run.
       
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