Sassy69 said:
let me ask this then, except for the silly increase in carbs, how far do you think I should increase the protein? Back up to 8 meals? This comes out to about 2g protein / bodyweight. Again I start to become concerned about total cals. My body wont' give up the last layer if I've got extra cals to deal with.
IMO...a couple of things:
the "rule" about 32 grams of protein being the max that can be utilized/digested makes no sense....Whey protein for example is ultra digestable and it makes sense that you can handle more grams of whey than say...steak for example.
would think that 6 meals(every 2.5 - 3 waking hours) would suffice....
I would also consider a whey shake with water post weights...shoot for 50 grams
do the 30 grams per meal for the other 5 meals.....that comes to 200 grams or about 1.5 per pound.
that way you:
1 - get an extra meal in
2 - get extra protein
3 - dont increase the carb content
4 - take advantage of Wheys almost instant uptake in the body
...and at this point, as cardio become a factor....I might consider getting a casein(long release) protein as you last meal before bed(you could also add some carbs if you wish)
one thing to consider.....
I know you have a different opinion on this:
cals in versus cals burn ---> ultimately dictate weight loss
look at your overall cal intake versus what you are burning off.....whatever number that is....I think you would be better off JUST EATING that amount of cals (or a bit more) and backing off the cardio
...if not get a cortisol blocker
I realize that fat loss is a priority right now....but its the increase in cortisol that is the culprit....as well as the drop in protein