Nutrition
Tips
General tips in the context of getting to/maintaining low body fat and more muscle:
- Calories are the most important factor.
- When aiming for fat loss, aim to lose ~1% of bodyweight/week.
- Protein intake is the second most important factor, helps for muscle building which in turn will lead to more calories burnt later on.
- Suggestions range from 1.6-2.2g of protein/bodyweight, or ~1g per cm of height is a good approximation.
- Counting calories and macronutrient intake and regularly self-monitoring your weight gives perspective and can encourage eating healthily.
- Time restricted eating habits such as intermittent fasting can help limit amount of calorie intake.
- If possible have carbohydrates later in the day.
- Fibre dense meals promote satiety.
- 10 minute walks after each meal (better than a single 30 minute walk each day).
Personally, eating foods with a high volume:calorie ratio has worked really well.