KevinCompounds said:On a suppressed appetite the winning strategy is protein density per unit of volume, not per calorie.
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 | 252 lbs | 227 lbs | 209 lbs |
| Fat mass | 112 lbs | 72 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Lean mass | 150 lbs | 155 lbs | 156 lbs |
| Body fat % | 45% | 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.
A narrower follow-up, since the general answer is now clear:
Whether the RDA is the wrong reference entirely during rapid weight loss, and what the actual target should be?
dave_SLC said:DEXA scan update relevant to protein intake: Scanned at months 0, 6, and 12.
Coming at dave_SLC’s question from a different direction. Start from the measurement rather than the conclusion. Almost every disagreement here turns out to be two people measuring different things and comparing the numbers anyway.
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Update: two thirds of the target before midday. Same total, same appetite, and I am hitting it most days now.
Dr.SleepRoch said:Start from the measurement rather than the conclusion.
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.