Protein
The building blocks. Without it you lose the muscle that keeps your metabolism firing.
Definition
The literal building blocks of the new machine you're constructing. Without it, you aren't just losing weight; you're losing the muscle that keeps your metabolism firing.
Why it matters
The working target in the book is around 100 grams a day from food and supplements. Practical hits: a scoop of quality soy protein powder, a cup of Greek yogurt with almonds, 4 to 5 ounces of chicken or salmon, a cup of cottage cheese, or a cup of beans for roughly half.
None of this is medical advice. It is educational material drawn from FAT BITCH: Killing the Willpower Myth by Cat Clark, and it does not replace your prescriber, your pharmacist, or your actual doctor. If something here does not match what your care team told you, go with your care team and bring this along to the conversation.