re: Intermittent Fasting experiences?

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ETA: Main struggle is hitting protein. While trying to keep fat & carbs under, i'm just not getting the protein i need. I know it's just a matter of the sources for each

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If your goal is to lean and lose fat, I would suggest a lower protein and higher fat intake, especially while doing IF. Lower your carbs to about 20 grams, and protein to about .8 grams per pound of body weight, with fats making up the rest.

Too much protein can actually have a negative effect in terms of losing weight. Your body will only absorb so much protein , the rest will get converted to fat (belly flab) and the excess aminos will be excreted.