I know what happens (obviously) extra carbs and/or fat - out of Zone. And, Dr. Sears says that the max at any one meal is 4 oz of protein, because your body can't really absorb and use any more than that at a time. So, because of the flexibility of Zone, you're always one meal (or mini-meal) away from getting back into Zone. So Carb-Out meals, occasionally are allowed. (Though I don't recall but one-time in 4 months eating pizza... :lol: ) Now if I were in Philly or home in Jersey.... with good REAL Cheese Steak Hoagies....... :wink: :wink: :wink: However, what happens when one choses to have a Protein binge? Say that 10 oz juicy, perfectly cooked, grilled sirloin steak is just dying to be eaten? :roll: Or you just simply chose to do so once every 3 months or so. Besides, being out of zone :cry: , and, besides eating additional calories :( , What effect does the additional Protein have :?: Since the body can not absorb/use more than 4 oz at a time :?: :arrow: Just curious!

Hello John- Taken from page 50 of [u:54feb61d89]Omega Rx Zone[/u:54feb61d89]... "Finally, you need to choose your protein selectively to avoid choices that are high in arachidonic acid--the building block of "bad" eicosanoids. In general, low-fat protein sources like fish, chicken, turkey, egg whites, and soy imitation meat products are low in arachidonic acid. Protein sources that are rich in saturated fat and cholesteral like organ meats (liver, pate, foie gras), fatty cuts of beef and pork, and egg yolks are also rich in arachidonic acid... Unless you are very physically active, your body can't utilize any more protein [than 3 oz for female, 4 oz for male] at a single sitting, and any excess protein you eat will be converted to fat." Sorry, triple wammy...AA, saturated fat, and conversion to fat :( -Michelle

The by-products of amino acid metabolism are nitrogenous wastes (ammonia), which must be eliminated by the body (which is done so in the form of urea). Thus excess protein consmption could put increased load on the kidneys (to eliminate such waste) or potentially raise blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels.

[quote:d41444f257="yikerszikers"] Taken from page 50 of [u:d41444f257]Omega Rx Zone[/u:d41444f257]... Unless you are very physically active, your body can't utilize any more protein [than 3 oz for female, 4 oz for male] at a single sitting, and any excess protein you eat will be converted to fat." Sorry, triple wammy...AA, saturated fat, and conversion to fat :( -Michelle[/quote:d41444f257] So, lo-fat or no- fat protein is still converted to fat?

John... I belive that you're getting a bit confused here relative to "low-fat", "no-fat" and protein in general. Protein ALL BY ITSELF can and will be stored as fat if eaten in a quantity which exceeds what your metabolism / body requires on a daily basis. Carbs and fats are no different...if you eat too much, all will be converted into stored fat. Jim

Don't forget excess free radicals when more than 500 calories is consumed in one meal :roll: