Dr.SportsMedIN said:The RDA is the wrong reference and it is worth understanding why.
Agreed on the target, with the caveat that reference weight and current weight are different numbers. Using current weight at the start of a large loss produces a target that is both unachievable and unnecessary.
anders_CPH said:Right, and protein targets should be set on a reference weight rather than current weight.
This answered a question I did not know how to ask. Printing the relevant bit and taking it with me.
Dr.SportsMedIN said:The RDA is the wrong reference and it is worth understanding why.
I will push back on the powder-first advice. It works and it also trains people out of eating food, and when the drug stops the habits are what remain. Getting protein from meals is slower and holds up better afterwards.
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Browse GL BiochemDr.BariatricHTX said:I lifted three times a week throughout and still lost lean mass.
OMG yes. lean mass + resistance training is the combo. Can confirm.
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