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@iowakid8401 There really isn't a consensus on protein. There's the low protein crowd, there's the mid protein crowd, and there's the crazy high protein crowd, all seem to have pros and cons. If I were you I'd simply try and limit my calorie intake to a reasonable degree, get as much protein as...

@iowakid8401 Yea sure, that's no problem, just don't expect to build much muscle while you're losing weight. You can use lifting to lose weight for sure

@dawn16 empty carbs are different than carbs though. Processed carbs will give you energy spikes, then make you feel drained. That can be useful, but if that's a high portion of your diet can affect you negatively. But complex carbs shouldn't leave you feeling anything but good

@dawn16 Low carb will give you quick results, as your body will shift to burning fat reserves, but its not sustainable, both healthfully or mentally. As long as you aren't religious about it and do it only occasionally to have some quick results, you should be fine. Just don't look at carbs as 'bad'

@dawn16 Carbs are literally the main source of fuel for your body

@iowakid8401 Trying to cut and build at the same time is not super realistic. Get down to the body fat percentage you want, then focus on building muscle.