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Protein Quality Matters

Carbohydrates play a crucial role in muscle building by being protein-sparing, but the quality of protein consumed is vital, especially when intake is lower. High-quality sources like whey and egg protein are recommended for optimal results. It's essential to listen to medical advice regarding health and muscle gain, as long-term kidney function can be affected by dietary choices.

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1654: Kickstart Glute & Hamstring Development, Low Protein Diets, & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Related Questions
- I'm a 32-year-old male, 5ft 8, and weigh 188lbs (13.5 stone) with approximately 23% body fat. I'm on the Anabolic program but had to stop on week 3. I'm about to start again, and I have two questions: 1) Protein vs. Calories: Adam recommends that men have 3,000+ calories and hit their target body weight in grams of protein. I find that by the time I've consumed 2,500 calories for the day, I'm already over 170 grams of protein. When I consistently hit 3,000 calories of whole food, my protein intake goes well over 200 grams. Is this an issue for my size, weight, and target weight? 2) Other Hobbies: After 7 years out, I finally found a good physio and your program that allows me to slowly get back on the pitch for football/soccer. I played my first hour this week, and my back was fine, although I felt some muscular soreness from the running. How do I get football fit while maintaining my 2 heavy strength sessions a week, considering my legs might start feeling overworked? Should I delay my MAPS program until I'm used to running more on the pitch? I will continue my trigger sessions regardless of my calendar and do bodyweight exercises like pull-ups, but I'm scared of under/overdoing it while getting back into my hobby and wanting to complete my plan.