High-protein diet — Prioritize protein at each meal to protect muscle and curb hunger during fat loss.
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Evidence for fat loss / health | High |
| Difficulty | Easy–medium |
| Best for | Active adults, people on GLP-1 with low appetite, anyone losing weight who wants muscle retention. |
| Strengths | Satiety, better body composition when strength training; clinic-friendly. |
| Watch-outs | Kidney disease or special medical diets need clinical clearance; cost of animal protein. |
How to run this system (practical)
- Build plates: protein first, then produce, then smart carbs/fats.
- Distribute protein across 3–4 eating occasions.
- Combine with resistance training 2–3×/week when medically cleared.
BC / Vancouver context
Salmon, chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs, tofu — easy Metro Vancouver shopping list.
How this pairs with medical weight loss
Diet systems are tools. Clinics assess BMI, labs, medications, and contraindications before any GLP-1 or structured program. Explore GLP-1 evaluation, medical programs, and all diet systems.
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