Guys:
I am trying to lose 20 pounds or so without losing muscles. I work out 3-4 times a week (weight lifting) for 30 mins followed by 10 minutes of cardio.
1. What is the minimum amount of protein required for a non-exercising person
2. How many grams of protein if you want to tone the muscles you have.
3. How many grams to get muscular (heavy built)?
My only sources of protein are skimmed milk, fat free cheese, lentils (kidney beans, indian dhals), fat free yogurt, low fat buttermilk.
I get around 50-70 g of protein. Is it enough? Is it ok to take too much of milk based protein?
I tried soy, but I don't like the taste.
for the first 23 years of my life my diet was just carb and carb with fat (Fried foods). Just before marriage I took protein shakes, built reasonable muscles.
After marriage and job, I have lost them all and gained around 40 pounds. I have lost 20 of them. I would like to lose another 20 or so.
Thanks.
Currently I take 5 servings of vegetables (Salad), 3 servings of fruits, around 6-8 fat free cheese slices + 2 glasses of skimmed milk (with coffee) + 1 serving of fat free yogurt +....
PS. I would prefer to avoid supplements.
thanks.
I am trying to lose 20 pounds or so without losing muscles. I work out 3-4 times a week (weight lifting) for 30 mins followed by 10 minutes of cardio.
1. What is the minimum amount of protein required for a non-exercising person
2. How many grams of protein if you want to tone the muscles you have.
3. How many grams to get muscular (heavy built)?
My only sources of protein are skimmed milk, fat free cheese, lentils (kidney beans, indian dhals), fat free yogurt, low fat buttermilk.
I get around 50-70 g of protein. Is it enough? Is it ok to take too much of milk based protein?
I tried soy, but I don't like the taste.
for the first 23 years of my life my diet was just carb and carb with fat (Fried foods). Just before marriage I took protein shakes, built reasonable muscles.
After marriage and job, I have lost them all and gained around 40 pounds. I have lost 20 of them. I would like to lose another 20 or so.
Thanks.
Currently I take 5 servings of vegetables (Salad), 3 servings of fruits, around 6-8 fat free cheese slices + 2 glasses of skimmed milk (with coffee) + 1 serving of fat free yogurt +....
PS. I would prefer to avoid supplements.
thanks.