Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
More correctly, your protein should be based on your size, activity level, and fitness goals, the reduction in carbs needs to be offset with an increase in fats so that the caloric intake is consistent.
Excess protein will be converted to glycogen and causes stalls in weight loss.
Sixty Fiver, thank you for pointing out my omission. Indeed my recommendation could be misleading and difficult to follow. Indeed a better approach to protein intake should consider the items you mentioned. Your advice is much simpler, and for most people is based on about 1/2 gram per pound of body weight (or about 1 gram per kilogram.) Extreme exercise could support a higher level.
Sorry for the mixed metrics, but that's the way it's explained on all of the reference sites.
Originally Posted by
1748357
Why?
1748357, the reason is something called "gluconeogenesis" which is the body's reaction to low carbohydrate intake in the absence of adequate fat intake. In this case the body will take excess protein and convert it to glucose. It is very taxing on the liver, and not good long term.