The body needs the full complement of amino acids to build tissue. If you are trying to reduce weight, decrease your fat and carbohydrate intake slightly to make up for the increase of protein calories. Carbohydrates are the fuel that your muscles need to perform exercise, so your diet should be 50 percent to 60 percent carbohydrate. Protein should take up 15 percent to 20 percent of your calories, with fat taking up the remaining 20 percent to 25 percent. A balanced diet is still the smart way to eat while trying to get leaner and stronger.
Extreme diets can be unhealthy, hard to sustain and even dangerous.
So, in order to keep and build muscle mass, pay a little extra attention to adequate protein intake as you weight train. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.