Formosa Fitness

Over the past year and a half, I went from 25 to 14% body fat. It wasn't just training that got me there, it was paying attention to nutrition, too. Fixing my protein intake was a key to my progress. 

I found that many of the protein sources I was consuiming every day had high levels of fat. Fried chicken, pork chops, fatty meats, etc. were staples of my diet and although the protein count was good, the calories were really high. I needed the protein to support the heavy training I did but the excess calories hindered my progress.

I looked around for advice and many people suggested simply getting cleaner sources of protein, usually by cooking your own meat. But that only worked sometimes. I simply didn't have the time or means to cook all the time. Even when I did, I still wasn't sure how many calories I was getting in what I cooked.

Looking for a simpler solution, I bought some protein powder and used it as a meal replacement. By reading the label, I knew exactly how many calories and how much protein I was getting. If I wanted a light snack, I mixed the protein powder with water, thereby cutting the calories even further. If I wanted to use the protein as a meal or snack replacement, I mixed it with milk, fruit, cashew nuts, and/or oatmeal. Any combo of those ingredients produces an easy and yet nutritious meal replacement that's still fairly low in calories.

If you're looking to drop fat, a low-cal protein powder like Biochem whey protein makes a solid addition to your nutritional arsenal. If you need help on how to use it, feel free to contact me.