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'Eating more protein isn't enough': Fat loss coach spills the tea about weight loss diet

Published on: Apr 14, 2025, 21:00:19 IST
How much protein is too much protein for weight loss? Fat loss coach explains. (Shutterstock)
How much protein is too much protein for weight loss? Fat loss coach explains. (Shutterstock)
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Instead of increasing protein intake, be mindful of where you are getting your protein from. Fat loss coach suggested al, whole protein for muscle mass.

With innumerable weight loss trends floating on the Internet, it gets difficult to understand what to follow, and what to ditch. But there’s on advice that is recommended by health experts and weight loss coaches that in order to initiate fat loss and improve muscle mass, we need to improve our protein intake. But it is enough?

Mahtab Ekay, a fat loss coach, who went through a weight transformation and dropped 9 kilos in 3 months, wrote in a post shard on April 6, “You have been told to “increase your protein” for fat loss, so you’ve started eating more eggs, adding beans, grabbing protein bars, and snacking on nuts. You’re also hitting the gym, eating clean, but your body still isn’t looking as toned as you expected. And you are still feeling hungry and dealing with cravings. The thing is eating more protein isn’t enough.” Also read | Fitness coach says these 10 habits are ‘easiest way to lose body fat’: Cut out carbs in evening to late night snacking

Consume adequate protein to stay satiated: Get 25-30g of protein per meal (0.8-1g per pound of your ideal body weight for the total day)—this keeps you full and fuels muscle.

Prioritise lean protein: Chicken breast, turkey, tuna, egg whites, and Greek yogurt give you more protein per calorie than eggs, fattier meats, or fish (which are still great but shouldn’t be your only focus). Also read | Fitness coach shares 7-step weight-loss plan to help you shed 20 kg: ‘No starvation, no crash diet’

Build a balanced plate: At least ¼ of your plate should be protein to keep you satisfied and prevent cravings.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

 
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Tapatrisha Das

Tapatrisha Das is a Lifestyle Journalist at Hindustan Times. She covers health, mental health, relationships, festivals, fashion and travel. She is passionate about narrating interesting stories in the lifestyle space.

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