Subject: Whey Protein Powder Hello,
Looking to slim down about 15 pounds before my HIM in September. Currently 129, looking to be around 115. I've been running a caloric deficit of 700 to 1,000 per day and while I am not dropping "weight" per se, my body fat is dropping. I eat a 50/25/25 breakdown. Would it be wise to add some protein powder to my diet and eat 45% carbs, 30% protein, 25% fat? I'm eating about 2,500 calories and burning 3-4K. I really do want to drop weight for running ease, but not muscle. Body fat is 17% now so I could safely drop 10 pounds of pure fat and still be "healthy". I was at 118 and put on 10 pounds as I increased my training and therefore eating this spring.
Not having energy or performance issues now, but I do have binging tendencies if I maintain greater than a 1,000 calorie deficit for more than 2 or 3 days. What has worked for you? Female, 26, 5'4", 129lbs, active lifestyle at work too, no alcohol, soda, or juice. Everything is healthy, except for a slice or two of cheese pizza once a week.
Thanks so much,
Charlene |