A structured nutritional approach is essential for effective fat loss and/or muscle gain. However, I don’t believe that setting “a target weight” accurately assesses progress in either of these objectives. Therefore, I don’t believe in structuring protein or any macro-nutrient requirement based on a desired “target weight”.
Determining protein or caloric requirements to achieve a specific fitness goal is complex and must take into account a multitude of factors. That’s why AST designed the Nutritional Calculator and the Nutrient Ratio Calculator – a free access page available to help anyone determine their ideal nutrient requirements. The Nutritional Calculator will provide you with a total daily calorie target. the Nutrient Ratio Calculator will give you precise protein, carbohydrate and fat intake calculations based on your calorie consumption. These calculations are designed to provide you with the ideal proportions of nutrients that will accelerate fat loss and muscle gain.
While research suggests that whey is the most effective dietary protein at enhancing body composition, not all whey formulations are the same in their ability to stimulate gains in lean muscle mass. VP2 Whey Isolate is the only whey protein shown in tightly-controlled, well-designed research to speed muscle recovery and improve muscle strength in the gym as well as accelerate muscle gains and fat loss during training. In this research, bodybuilders that were administered VP2 Whey Isolate during Max-OT training show positive effects using a dose of 1.5-grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. For a 175-pound bodybuilder this equates to just over 4 scoops of VP2 per day.
Using this dose, bodybuilders gained an average of 11-pounds of pure muscle and lost an average of 3.3-pounds of body fat in 12 weeks. VP2 was shown to be over 600% more effective for stimulating lean mass gains than the same dose of a regular (high quality) protein supplement. Remember, VP2 Whey Isolate is the only whey protein formulation documented in scientific research to provide these effects.
