Roman's Nutrition Corner

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I have wondered a lot of these points as well. I can eat well above TDEE on a keto diet and not gain a pound but if I do the same thing with processed carbs then the fat packs on. I do know that there is a theory called the thermic effect of food:



Metabolic Rate Overview, Lyle Mcdonald

I understand the thermogenic effect of food (TEF), but I am not sure that is it.

But I don't think that is it. Something else is going on.

I switched protein sources. I abandoned protein powder. I replaced it with liquid egg whites and this canned chicken form Costco. the Costco chicken says maybe 1 gram of fat for an entire can that has 50 grams of protein. and the liquid egg white has no carbs/fat, but has 50 grams of protein as well.

I have also completely switched my carb source from grain based (slow burning) to fruit based (faster burning) [and some veggies]. I now have great energy levels, no longer dragging ass, perform very well in the gym.....

By the time I get home from work, I have essentially eaten NO FAT and yet still consumed 2,300 calories before dinner. Protein intake is something like 250 grams of protein.

My fiber intake is significant as well. prior to each blender meal; and I eat three per day; I consume psyllium husk fiber. to help absorb all the water from the blender meal. (egg white is 90% water)

These are the changes I have made, and my metabolism has jumped. I now easily consume 10% more calories and am now losing a couple of pounds a month.

I consume no processed food for the most part, only drink water and coffee, and almost no artificial sweeteners of any kind.

Now, this phenomenon might only be me, as we are all unique. It would be interesting to see if anyone else has experienced the same thing?

Either way, this works very well for me.

It's interesting. I've been working at fine tuning my diet for quite awhile, and finally, things seem to be falling into place.

Anyone else?

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I have also completely switched my carb source from grain based (slow burning) to fruit based (faster burning) [and some veggies].

I posted the TEF thing just cause it seemed like it would belong in this thread...I made the same switch as above and noticed the same thing. If you dropped protein maybe you had a lactose thing. I def hold more water with diary and do notice a slow down in fat loss. However I get 60+ grams protein a day from dairy just due to simplicity.