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Old 04-12-2006, 08:40 AM
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Default PSMF, one for the fatties

In my quest to become as lean as possible, I found an interesting concept on Lyle mcdonald's forum. here he talks about the PSMF aproach to fat loss, how and when it should be used.

For me this simply isnt an option. The PSMF method has a huge catabolic effect on the body. But for someone who is not a bodybuilder, and has a large amount of fat on his/her body, this method could be a good starting point.

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PSMF: Read this first!!!

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I'm finding that people are totally unclear on what a PSMF actuall is based on the questions they are asking. Please read the following. Then read it again and maybe a third time to make sure you are clear on what it is.

The PSMF is an attempt to maximize fat loss while minimizing body protein loss. Basically they looked at starvation first, which generates scads of fat loss but you lose too much body protein. So someone thought "Hey, what if we just provide protein, we can keep calories ass low, maximize fat loss and hopefully minimize body protein loss." Over time they figured out that 1.5 g/kg lean body mass of protein and NOTHING ELSE (ok, you get some veggies and vitamins/minerals) did this. That is what a PSMF is, 1.5 g/kg lean body mass of protein, some veggies, vit/min supplements and NOTHING ELSE. No fat, no carbs (or as minimal as you can make them).

I have modified this further. Protein is adjusted based on level of leanness and activity. Get you fish oils at 6X1 g/day. But that's it.
As you can see from Lyles explination, it is a protien only diet. It basicly keeps your body at a level just above starving, or at starving. Personally I dont think i could do this for more then a few days.

There is a very long thread on his board (http://158.91.213.178/showthread.php?t=4844&page=1) and if you want more info on it I would go check it out.
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