The 30/30/30 Method Explained.

Health experts such as Gary Brecka and Tim Ferris advocate that the 30/30/30 method is the best way to lose fat and gain our ideal body weight. But what is the science behind this? 

30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise.

Consuming protein first thing upon waking not only boosts your metabolism through its thermic effect (ability to generate heat and therefore burn more calories), but it leads to more stabilised blood sugar and higher satiation (feeling of fullness) throughout the day. Therefore it can severely reduce cravings and the need for afternoon high-sugar, high-calorie snacks which, in turn, can reduce your overall energy intake.

Following this with low-intensity exercise is a great way of not only increasing your daily energy expenditure (amount of calories you burn), but most importantly burning fat for fuel. While walking might not burn as many calories as high-intensity workouts, it is particularly helpful for fat loss as it primarily targets fat as a fuel source and does not cause your body to switch over to utilising your lean muscle mass which can lead to greater fat loss in the long run (although we still highly recommend incorporating high-intensity workouts into your routine).

If you are on your own fat loss journey, or seeking to start one, see our previous post for 8 Essential Fat Loss Steps and Why They Work.