Sun, Aug-09-09, 20:54
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Senior Member
Posts: 139
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Plan: Protein Power
Stats: 156/118/120
BF:36%/22%/18%
Progress: 106%
Location: Seattle, WA
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Thanks everyone!
Before I say more, I have to comment: wow-another PPLP gal from Seattle!
I know I can't spot reduce; it's my fault that I didn't ask my question quite as well as I should have. Nonetheless, you all gave me some great info and suggestions and figured out what I was trying to ask.
Thanks to your suggestions, I dragged out the food scale and went back to the protein tables in PPLP to double-check, and wound up needing to add a minimum of another 20-30 grams of lean protein per day, which also meant more calories. I'm hoping that this is why I didn't respond to muscle stimulus the way I expected.
I also really appreciate the help from both men and women because, after having a hysterectomy with ovaries removed, I am comfortably carrying a lot less bodyfat than ever before in my life. It's completely new territory from a hormonal standpoint, and so I really don't know where I should be in terms of body composition or response to muscle-building stimulus.
I'll let you know how it goes. Encouragement/advice is very welcome. Thanks again.
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