For those who believed in and practiced it, imperialism can now be seen as a preface to the dramatic summer of 1914 when young men, bent upon heroic action and dedicated to the pursuit of national glory, rushed from both sides to the western front.
Then thereâs the fact that you have to continuously manipulate your ratios throughout any fat-loss plan. The macronutrient ratio I typically play with for maintenance purposes is 50% protein, 35% carbs and 15% fats. But thatâs for me. I need to stay lean all year round.
Weight-Loss Winner: A Diet High in Fiber, Low in Calories. Some say the secret to losing weight is forgoing greasy, fatty foods like French fries; others swear that shunning carbs in favor of all-protein grub is key. Many popular weight loss plans recommend that dieters consume specific ratios of fat, protein and carbohydrates. (The Zone diet, for instance, prescribes 40 percent carbs, preferably complex carbs like veggies and whole grains, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat).