Crash diet, speed diet, or would you prefer a juice cleanse? There is a lot of information on the internet these days about the best way how to get to your “dream weight”. In fact, much of the information there is questionable. Check out this blog and my upcoming podcast on “The PJ Wellness Show” to learn how to start your protein-based weight management journey without limiting yourself entirely.

How to lose weight – the basics

The only viable trick when it comes to weight management is: Take it slow - by being motivated, staying patient, eating healthy and exercising.

Weight loss, scientifically speaking (and without taking personal circumstances into account), works like this: Burn more calories than you consume. Our bodies use calories for energy. This energy is used up by the body and the excess is essentially stored as fat. If you consume more calories than you need, you will gain weight. A calorie deficit, where we burn more calories than we eat, leads to weight loss. This deficit can be achieved in several ways. One of them is to increase your protein intake.

Proteins and Weight Loss

Eating a high protein diet is a great way to reduce calorie consumption while maximizing satiety and metabolism. It affects the hormones in our brain that signal the feeling of satiety. This helps us stay full longer. Proteins also boost your metabolism to burn fat and maintain muscle mass. Weight loss often leads to a reduction in fat stores and muscle mass. That is, the more weight we lose, the fewer calories we burn because we have fewer muscles to use the energy. Eating a high protein diet prevents as much muscle mass from being lost and thus ensures the speed...Read More
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