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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

^^^^^^

But, I meant that protein is the fat burner and burning fat requires energy -

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/bo...oss-tips-4.htm

This article really explains metabolic rate, fat burning, energy levels, etc.

Okay, so what this means is it takes your body more energy to burn protein than carbs hence an increase in metabolism. Also, after exercise there is a "thermic effect" which is 3x higher if you are eating a high protein diet. I have never heard this before. Also, body building publications have always had a bias toward high protein diets. But I'm not saying this is wrong, but if it is based on only one study then it is not yet a fact.