Protein...a Secret to Weight Loss

I have failed many diets in my adult life...I am not good at counting things...calories, carbs, etc. When I was introduced to Metabolic Research Center, I learned that I don't have to count anything.  One of the important things to remember is lean meats, ingredients with no added salt (think cardio diet), watch the amount of added sugars, etc. I learned to look at a nutrition label as a whole, and I always try to remember that if it doesn't go bad on it's own, then it's probably not good for me (preservatives in boxes, cans, and packages...sodium is normally higher).   

In an article in Women's Health Magazine it writes what is a common "duh"..."Most weight-loss plans have one thing in common: eating less".  This is true because portion control is a huge factor.  Eat all the veggies you want, but one needs to be careful about meats, dairy, and the like.

"New research suggest that eating more could boost fat loss-more protein,that is. Dieters who double their protein intake lose more fat and maintain more muscle mass than dieters who eat the recommended daily amount, according to a new study published in the FASEB Journal".

According to www.humankinetics.com:
"The body doesn't have a large storage depot for protein, as it does for carbohydrates and fats.  The protein we eat from food has to be handled as we eat it...The amino acids in the pool are ready and waiting to be utilized.  Ether the amino acids are used within a limited time to build a body protein, or they are transformed."

 Because our body goes through a long process of breaking down proteins for use in our systems, it, thus, increases our metabolism.  This is something that has slowed down dramatically thanks to age and carrying two fetuses to term....talking about sucking life out of you lol.

If you choose to start a high protein diet, please be careful, as the "waste" is release in the form of nitrogen and can have negative affects on your liver. Water intake is key here to help flush the wastes.

Metabolic Research Center has taken the difficulty out of it for its clients. Water consumption is super important anyways, but due to the increase in protein intake, that water, again, is needed to help flush the toxins out of your system.  MRC takes a health history and discusses your weight loss goals.  After obtaining this information, they provide you a customized menu with your food options for each meal.

I followed mine to the "T", and successfully lost 24 pounds in a 4-6 week period.  I maintain my weight through the lifestyle changes I learned on the program...portions, Ingredients, and wholesome foods.

Please Note:  This information is not meant to help heal, treat, or cure any disease.  You should consult with your physician before making any major dietary changes in order to lose weight.

References:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/277124-what-is-protein-metabolism/
 http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/should-you-double-up-on-protein-to-lose-weight