It’s also important to eat more protein when doing the strength training. Strength training weight loss is easier when you eat more protein because eating more protein will raise your metabolism. When you consume protein 30% of the calories of the protein you eat goes to digesting that protein. Only 4-5% of the calories from carbohydrates and fats are used to break them down. You can clearly see why increasing the ratio of protein to carbs and fats in your diet can help you strip fat off your body.