Dr.NutriCornell said:Distribution matters less than total but it is not nothing.
DEXA scan update relevant to protein intake:
Scanned at months 0, 6, and 12. Here are the body comp numbers:
| Baseline | Month 6 | Month 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total mass | 272 lbs | 237 lbs | 209 lbs |
| Fat mass | 112 lbs | 72 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Lean mass | 150 lbs | 155 lbs | 156 lbs |
| Body fat % | 41% | 35% | 23% |
Lean mass preserved — actually GAINED 1-2 lbs thanks to progressive overload + 1.6g/kg protein. The protein intake discussion needs to include body comp data, not just scale weight.
One thing that is still open after Dr.PathRoch’s answer:
Whether the RDA is the wrong reference entirely during rapid weight loss, and what the actual target should be?
Dr.RaviCardio said:DEXA scan update relevant to protein intake: Scanned at months 0, 6, and 12.
Adding the part of the answer the thread has not reached. It helps to say which part of this you are uncertain about. A precise question gets a precise answer; a general one gets everybody’s favourite anecdote.
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Update: two thirds of the target before midday. Same total, same appetite, and I am hitting it most days now.
hyun_seoul said:It helps to say which part of this you are uncertain about.
True, and anyone with reduced kidney function needs that target set by a clinician rather than a forum. High protein is safe in normal kidneys and is not automatically safe in impaired ones.