Dear Lyle, I am unclear on the determinants of metabolic rate and how to determine how many calories I should be taking in to either maintain my bodyweight, lose fat or gain muscle. What determines metabolic rate and how can I determine mine? There are three major factors which determine how many calories we need […]
Nutrition
Is Extra Protein to Gain Mass Dangerous?
Dear Lyle, I’m having trouble gaining any mass. A friend of mine told me that I should eat more protein. Is this the answer? I am also concerned about possible health problems with high protein intakes that dietitians always talk about. The debate over protein intakes for athletes has been raging for decades now. […]
Ask Lyle McDonald #1
Is Extra Protein to Gain Mass Dangerous? Dear Lyle, I’m having trouble gaining any mass. A friend of mine told me that I should eat more protein. Is this the answer? I am also concerned about possible health problems with high protein intakes that dietitians always talk about. The debate over protein intakes for athletes […]
Ask Lyle McDonald #11
General Announcements Before getting to the Q&A’s, let me say that I hope everyone had a safe and healthy holiday season. If you were in a mass phase, hopefully you gained the 7-10 lbs. that the average person gains during the holidays (I didn’t). If you were dieting well, it’s time for a new Year’s […]