Rick question intermittent fasting + EAA Factor
Rick question intermittent fasting + EAA Factor
Rick hit me up the other day with a question that might be helpful to the intermittent fasting crowd:
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"I’m looking into trying out 18:6 intermediate fasting. Would have 3 meals in that 6 hour window. Any advice on how to fit the macros in?"
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Intermittent fasting is a great.
It helps you to naturally limit the amount of calories you're taking in each day by limiting the amount of time you're eating.
(aka a diet - just in a different way)
But the problem is how to fit all of your protein into the short eating window. Especially if you're following the old adage of not eating more than 30g of protein every 2-3 hours.
Me? I don't follow that.
I think your body is more complex than that, and food takes longer to digest than most people think... Ever had the flu and seen some of the stuff that came out? Some of that food is 12+ hours old.
Your body is complex, and many of those studies were done with protein based liquids - which isn't exactly the same as a steak.
Personally, I say split the protein as evenly as possible during your window.
And, if you're working out before your fast is broken, throw as many carbs right after your workout as possible.
Then have another meal 2 hours later, and another 2 hours after that. That's 3 meals in a 6 hour window.
Not always easy, but part of the game of intermittent fasting.
One thing you need to worry about if you're working out after being fasted for so long is muscle loss (a big problem when dieting).
So taking something that helps to protect your muscles at that time would be essential.
That's where EAA Factor really shines.
EAA Factor helps to trigger muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth and recovery), putting your body in an anabolic state where muscle loss isn't going to happen - even if you're fasted.
That way you can train hard and be confident you're not burning off any muscle while you're training.
Chat soon,
Jared
P.S. Amino Factor is another great options compared to EAA Factor. It has only the most essential portions of what's in EAA Factor - BCAA's. It's kind of like full coverage vs collision only with your vehicles - one gives you a whole lot more protection, but isn't as cheap.
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