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There is simply way too much confusion out there because of all the fad diets and all the marketers. Women are more confused than ever when it comes to flabby arms and protein. Perhaps you are confused?

I know I was confused when I first started.

It seems almost impossible to find the truth about protein amongst so much marketing material. And if you don’t know how to optimize your protein intake you could waste a lot of time trying to get rid of those flabby arms.

Thus, here are 5 myths about arm fat and protein intake:

1. Supplements are better than food. While this will make your purse lighter and the supplement companies richer, it will not benefit your arms. Whole food digests much better in the female body because we have evolved to do so. Moreover, regular food has a gigantic variety of additional nutrients the supplements will never provide.

2. Whey protein is the gold standard. If you’re having multiple whey protein shakes per day, please stop! Not only is your purse getting lighter, but you’re also slowing down your results. Only have whey protein right after your workout. And make sure to eat within 30 minutes or your amino acid pool could drop.

3. Lightening fast digestion is better. As is the case with sugar, you do NOT want to eat fast digesting sources of protein. If you spike protein intake you will suffer a drop in circulating amino acids, not good. Think slow and steady here.

4. The more the merrier. This is an outdated bodybuilding myth. While protein does positively affect hormones and gives you a sense of fullness, going overboard negates all the positives. Protein should not be more than 30% of your total caloric intake.

5. Hormonally treated protein has a negative effect. To date, there haven’t been any solid studies proving this. However, there are ethical reasons to NOT eat this type of protein. If possible, stick to grass fed sources of protein for more omega-3 fats.

Getting rid of flabby arms and reducing that arm fat involves a solid understanding of how protein affects the female body. Please do not buy into the supplement companies claims and please do not buy into high protein diets. The bottom line is that whole food sources of protein in moderation are best for reducing flabby arms.

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