tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post7268347538451508938..comments2024-03-13T06:54:20.063-05:00Comments on Weight of the Evidence: What's so Special about Protein Anyway?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-38149766731411619622007-05-22T22:59:00.000-05:002007-05-22T22:59:00.000-05:00Since, for the vast majority of people, protein ne...Since, for the vast majority of people, protein needs are roughly proportional to calorie intake, and there is a range of safe protein intake, I see little wrong with using % of calories as the basis of specifying macronutrient ratios.<BR/><BR/>Also, I wouldn't recommend _any_ diet for the person described without first examining their blood chemistry to check for insulin resistance or high insulin levels. This could have a major impact on recommended carb intake, and accompanying weight loss. The emphasis on calorie control, protein intake, and exercise in the above posts may largely be a waste of time if the major problem is due to insulin levels depressing fat oxidation rates in this person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-22305407531845484772007-04-17T19:39:00.000-05:002007-04-17T19:39:00.000-05:00I've said a number of times that diets based on pe...I've said a number of times that diets based on percentages of calories are not great. A much better way is based on weight as you did here. But, I would argue that you protein, and calories, are too low. In addition, get this person up off the couch and into some exercise. Preferably some High Intensity Strength training!! :-)K. Dillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413996123242214042noreply@blogger.com