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Hi Aggressivefatloss lovers,
Aging is a delicate balance of protein synthesis, protein breakdown, and also lower amounts of protein signaling.
What I mean by this is we need to find a balance of having enough muscle on us as we get older, while also balancing periods of lower protein to potentially help with aging.
How do we go about this? I’m going to dive into it so that we have a bit of a playbook.
You see, multiple studies indicate that moderate reductions in protein seem to help with longevity. While AT THE SAME TIME, we see countless bodies of research showing that for metabolic health and longevity, we must have decent amounts of muscle.
How the heck are we supposed to have the best of both worlds?
In my opinion, it comes down much more to timing and signaling than it does actual amounts of protein over the course of a day.
For example, the problem we face with aging isn’t the protein quantity itself, it’s the constant SIGNALING to GROW from protein and amino acids.
So we just need to limit the PERIODS OF TIME that we consume protein. Which is exactly where periods of intermittent fasting and even 2MAD or OMAD can come into play.
Serious reductions of protein during the fast, but adequate amounts of protein during your eating window in LARGE, yet SHORT spikes.
This is where digestive health comes into play.
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So here is what a sample longevity protocol with fasting might look like for me:
Sunday: Lower Carb day withOUT fasting
Monday: 2MAD with approximately 125-175g protein during my eating window
Tuesday: Moderate Carbohydrates (under 125g) but also a higher activity workout day to stimulate muscle growth demand.
Wednesday: eTRF 2MAD – Meaning eat a larger breakfast and lunch with about 150g protein total between the two meals and then SKIP DINNER.
Thursday: Lower Carb Day without fasting (moderate to low protein, higher monounsaturated fats like olive oil, think Mediteranean)
Friday: 2MAD eTRF just like Wednesday
Saturday: Relaxed day with some lower glycemic carbs and fruit but make sure you get a good workout in this day to USE the glucose properly.
Keep in mind, this is just a sample to help you understand how too schedule protein allotments with your fasting strategy. Everything changes like the wind with science, remember this!
Regardless of your eating style, I implore you to care about your gut health. And if you already eat a fair bit of fiber, and you already take care of your gut with a good probiotic, I am not going to force you to switch. But if you’re in the market, you may want to try SEED here with 15% off.
I’ll see you tomorrow!
The Aggressivefatloss
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