Question:
What keeps the body from going Catabolic during the fast weightloss phase?

Is 60 gms of Protein really enough?    — Brenda S. (posted on April 13, 2001)

April 13, 2001
I thought it said catholic - guess I'm feeling guilty for not going to church today.
   — [Anonymous]

April 13, 2001
Catabolism: The process in a plant or animal by which living tissue is changed into waste products of a simpler chemical composition. I don't know the answer but I thought it said Catholic too. Hopefully someone can answer.
   — Kimberly L.

April 13, 2001
Catabolism is a normal function, I'm not sure I understand the question, If you mean the starvation factor then yes it's the protein that keep that from happening. Adequate ammounts of protein trick the body into thinking it's getting the energy it needs, I don't exactly know how or why but it does. That's why those shakes are so important.If we don't get enough or too much, either way. kind of ironic huh? good luck
   — Lisa B.

April 13, 2001
You are wise to have noticed this. 60g of supplement is the minimum and yes, even with a proximal RNY, there will be some catabolic action. To suggest more supplement is frightening to many. I like the way I feel on 180g of supplement, personally, and have maintained a weight under 115# for over 5 yrs now. As long as you're using a true protein supplement with low sugar, high protein and not adding it to anything with calories (milk, real juices), then you can minimize the damage and hope to burn off fat only. Calcium citrate to prevent the loss of bone mass, and lots of water. All together, you're hoping to encourage ONLY the fat cells to get up and leave. The more protein supplement you take (again, appx 30g of protein per serving, less than 6g of sugar per serving and made with water or other sugar free beverage), the more wt you lose, but it is FAT weight, not muscle wt.
   — vitalady