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How much protein do you take in daily?
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Big Buck
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I take in over 350 grams of protein daily, and I weigh 240lbs.
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Kryp2o
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200 - 260gm daily I need to up it to 260 - 300gm though.
cyberflash
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those eating more than 1g per bodyweight ... you might be wasting your protein shakes .... you'll just shit the extra protein .... no flame intended ... but you're body can only absorb so much protein at once ... 1g per BW should be the limit
big calvin
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u know i almost always take 1.5g per lbm (300g for me) but i was at the gym the other day and talking to this pretty big guy about diets, he must have been like 250 at 6' and pretty lean. i told him how much protien i eat and he said its a wastes. he only takes in about 1g per lbm..the way he said it :
a.protein is not the most important macronutrient cause like your muscle is something like 20 or 30 % protein and the rest stored water.(thats why your muscle feel full when u take creatine) but he said carbs is what u want in balance with fats(for test, production) and u should grow nice...
b. any excess protien gets converted to glucose so its like your taking in expensive carbs!
i was like that makes so much sence! and im here spending all this money on whey, steaks and chicken! shit man im gonna try and see what happens at 200-225g protein....
u know i almost always take 1.5g per lbm (300g for me) but i was at the gym the other day and talking to this pretty big guy about diets, he must have been like 250 at 6' and pretty lean. i told him how much protien i eat and he said its a wastes. he only takes in about 1g per lbm..the way he said it :
a.protein is not the most important macronutrient cause like your muscle is something like 20 or 30 % protein and the rest stored water.(thats why your muscle feel full when u take creatine) but he said carbs is what u want in balance with fats(for test, production) and u should grow nice...
b. any excess protien gets converted to glucose so its like your taking in expensive carbs!
i was like that makes so much sence! and im here spending all this money on whey, steaks and chicken! shit man im gonna try and see what happens at 200-225g protein....
Well I have wondered that myself, but what I think people seemed to forget about is natural test levels, now these can vary between people, so wouldnt this effect the amount of protein used by the body?
Surely it will and therefore there is no way to put a generic figure on how much a persons body would use
Its all down to the individual
I am not going to lower mine, Ive had great progress on it so far, I dont care how big the person is telling me to use 1g per 1lb, unless its a health risk, I know what works for me.
Surely it will and therefore there is no way to put a generic figure on how much a persons body would use
Its all down to the individual
I am not going to lower mine, Ive had great progress on it so far, I dont care how big the person is telling me to use 1g per 1lb, unless its a health risk, I know what works for me.
Never assume something is true just because someone with good results says so. Sure he might only take in 1g per pound but perhaps he'd be even bigger if he took more, you never know. Or perhaps he just has the genetics for size and could grow on 100g of protein a day. Again you never know but chances are you're different that him.
Personally I get a little over 1g per pound though I'm dieting. I'd shoot for 1.5g while bulking. It won't hurt you to take in more and it won't be "wasted". Extra calories in protein are safer than fat or carbs because protein takes 33% of it's own energy just for the body to utilize it. So eating 100g of protein is really like eating 66g, while eating 100g or carbs or fat is really 100g.
As far as your body only being able to digest a certain amount of protein at once, there is no proof of that. It's only a theory that has been thrown out by nutritionists. Frankly people underestimate the ability of the human body. The sheer intricacy of the bodies' ability to metabolize nutrients is mindboggling, and even today we are just at the tip of the iceberg as far as knowledge goes. The leptin gene was just found a few years ago and who knows how many more things there are to find.
And as far as "pooping" out extra protein. Hell I wish that were true. I'd just eat about 3000 calories of protein a day while dieting to stay full and not worry about gaining weight as my body will simply shit it out. Sorry doesn't work like that. Your body can metabolize as much protein as you give it, however if the chances of your body storing it as fat will become greater. I'd guess you could metabolize up to 100g at a time, however it will take much longer than smaller amounts spread out across the day.
Personally I get a little over 1g per pound though I'm dieting. I'd shoot for 1.5g while bulking. It won't hurt you to take in more and it won't be "wasted". Extra calories in protein are safer than fat or carbs because protein takes 33% of it's own energy just for the body to utilize it. So eating 100g of protein is really like eating 66g, while eating 100g or carbs or fat is really 100g.
As far as your body only being able to digest a certain amount of protein at once, there is no proof of that. It's only a theory that has been thrown out by nutritionists. Frankly people underestimate the ability of the human body. The sheer intricacy of the bodies' ability to metabolize nutrients is mindboggling, and even today we are just at the tip of the iceberg as far as knowledge goes. The leptin gene was just found a few years ago and who knows how many more things there are to find.
And as far as "pooping" out extra protein. Hell I wish that were true. I'd just eat about 3000 calories of protein a day while dieting to stay full and not worry about gaining weight as my body will simply shit it out. Sorry doesn't work like that. Your body can metabolize as much protein as you give it, however if the chances of your body storing it as fat will become greater. I'd guess you could metabolize up to 100g at a time, however it will take much longer than smaller amounts spread out across the day.
johnny iron
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I never go under 1 gram per pound of bodyweight. When I do, I notice my strength and endurance just isn't there. When I began eating an average of 1.25 to 1.5 grams per lb per day, I went through a growth spurt and my strength improved. I'd rather go over on my protein consumption than under. Cheap insurance for steady gains. Sure it's a pain, but if you wanna look better.........
chillin408
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I don't count calories,but My estimate is around 1.25 grams per bodyweight. But I voted for 1.0, since there was no 1.25 choice.
Maximum Intensity
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I take in anywhere between 1.5 and 2 grams per pound of bodyweight day -- depending on how many meals I get in that day. I have been as high as 3 grams per pound of bodyweight per day, but I found that I spent the majority of my time in the bathroom while doing that.
horsePOWER
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dont go nutz calculating what i eat, but its my guess it is under 1g/lb. i am getting there though finding different foods, when and how much to consume. im 5-10" and about 180. 180g of protien seems like a lot but i here some guys shoot for 300 to even 400g of protien a day -DAYUM
captainquadz
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sounds good
I take 440 grams of protein a day I weigh about 228 it works for me the more u take the larger u will get in my option u need something for your body to grow on
I take 440 grams of protein a day I weigh about 228 it works for me the more u take the larger u will get in my option u need something for your body to grow on
Oh well as usual I voted against the mainstream. But I want to qualify my vote. When I'm bulking or maintaining I definitely take in less than 1g per pound total bodyweight. I eats lots of carbs instead and grow like the proverbial weed. So I think maybe it IS genetics, or maybe protein is 'addictive' like almost any other supplement and if you take in high amounts all the time then your body merely becomes accustomed to that much protein and rebels on ya if you try to reduce it. I say save the high protein for when you're dieting/cutting when your body really needs it. On a similar note I think doing lots of cardio all year round has a similar effect, ie your body adapts and then you have no cards up your sleeve when you decide to lose some fat.
As a side note I don't know of any research that says there is a limit to how much protein you can absorb (but as usual I may be wrong). So far as I know you can only ASSIMILATE a limited amount of protein AS LEAN BODY MASS at one time. The rest will mostly get absorbed but used for other stuff such as gluconeogenesis (if carbs are restricted) or plain old fat storage if total calories are in excess. Our bodies have not (yet) evolved to throw away valuable excess caloreis no matter where they come from. But we're working on it
As a side note I don't know of any research that says there is a limit to how much protein you can absorb (but as usual I may be wrong). So far as I know you can only ASSIMILATE a limited amount of protein AS LEAN BODY MASS at one time. The rest will mostly get absorbed but used for other stuff such as gluconeogenesis (if carbs are restricted) or plain old fat storage if total calories are in excess. Our bodies have not (yet) evolved to throw away valuable excess caloreis no matter where they come from. But we're working on it
bignate73
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exactly ms. thank you.
the body becomes sloppy over time with using protein. its not a well oiled machine 24/7. that is why periodization of protein intake is necessary. you may increase to a point then you have to cut back to allow the body to become efficient with it again, and so on and so forth. for those of you racing to some proverbial finish line with regards to gaining mass, this is not what you want to hear. more is better i believe is the trend i see here.
protein intake is individual but it doesnt stray that far from the "norms". those taking in upwards and over 1.75 g/lb are just eating expensive carbs....unless you are cutting and in the more final stages of cutting at that.
for bulking, as was said. high carbs, decent amount of protein. the key is to satisfy the majority of caloric needs through carbs, some fats, leaving as much protein as possible for the target purpose, recovery and rebuilding.
many of you will believe that taking in extraordinary amounts of protein will work for you. by all means go ahead. just know that if you chart your calories, chances are you are cutting yourself short in carbs or fat and compensating with protein.
the body becomes sloppy over time with using protein. its not a well oiled machine 24/7. that is why periodization of protein intake is necessary. you may increase to a point then you have to cut back to allow the body to become efficient with it again, and so on and so forth. for those of you racing to some proverbial finish line with regards to gaining mass, this is not what you want to hear. more is better i believe is the trend i see here.
protein intake is individual but it doesnt stray that far from the "norms". those taking in upwards and over 1.75 g/lb are just eating expensive carbs....unless you are cutting and in the more final stages of cutting at that.
for bulking, as was said. high carbs, decent amount of protein. the key is to satisfy the majority of caloric needs through carbs, some fats, leaving as much protein as possible for the target purpose, recovery and rebuilding.
many of you will believe that taking in extraordinary amounts of protein will work for you. by all means go ahead. just know that if you chart your calories, chances are you are cutting yourself short in carbs or fat and compensating with protein.
supertech69
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eat like a horse
I am 6'5" 224 @ 11% bf I take in aprox 4000 calories, 390gr protien, 270 gr carbs & it seems to work great for me. I do this for about 3 months then give my body a break from it for about 2 months & the suppliments that go along with it. Definately seems like my body adapts & levels after about 3 months of dieting. I am trying to get my carbs up a bit though.
Supertech
I am 6'5" 224 @ 11% bf I take in aprox 4000 calories, 390gr protien, 270 gr carbs & it seems to work great for me. I do this for about 3 months then give my body a break from it for about 2 months & the suppliments that go along with it. Definately seems like my body adapts & levels after about 3 months of dieting. I am trying to get my carbs up a bit though.
Supertech
mike peters
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I get in 1-1.5 grm per lb.
HeavyDutyGuy
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I currently take in 200 -250 grams which is less than 1 gram per lb., but it's all I seem to need.
