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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree with the poster above that there is something faddish about the current high protein heavy weight mantra. (Along with claims related to cortisol and belly fat from too much cardio.)

I truly believe different bodies need different things. Someday I won't be able to run distances but until then, that with basic strenght training (mostly with body weight) is what my body/mind asks for.

Same as some people thrive vegetarian and others high protein low carb ... you need to figure out what works for you not what the current trend is.

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Agree. Not all bodies need the same thing and it's a fad whenever everyone is saying that everyone should do the same things.

I do not find I need to really load up my protein in order to see good results in terms of strength and endurance. It's important I consume protein after strength workouts for recovery but I don't fixate on it at every meal -- I eat pretty normally but schedule a protein-rich meal on weight lifting days and that's good enough for me.

Regarding lifting heavy I think it's really person-dependent. I can really push myself to increase weigth with upper body workouts but I have knee and lower back issues so I have to be thoughtful about how I approach lower body work. I back off a bit on weight sometimes and focus on form and reps. Does this maximize my strength potential? No but it keeps me healthy and prevents injury. I also balance weight lifting with barre and yoga which my PTs told me are great ways to maintain alignment and core strength for someone with my joint issues. And they were right -- doing barre once a week and yoga once a week has kept me out of my ortho's office for 5 years now without meds or surgery. Since my time is finite this cuts back on how much I lift and I think it's the right call for me. But I'm sure there are people with different bodies who might look for a different balance.[/quote]

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