Protein...How Much Do You Need?

[sopac]

Sorry about that. I am at work, and did browse through the different forums, but got a bit busy and didn't see the nutrition forum. I was actually looking for that. If the Mods could move it there, I'd have no problems with it.

So far I am hearing that I need at least 1 g per body weight minimally for maintenance, 1.5 to 2.0 gs for mass.

Just try to make sure most of your protein comes from real food!

 

[halfcenturian]

The general rule is 1g of protein for every lb of bodyweight.

I think it's 2g, bro. 200lbs = 400g protein.

 

[theblondebomber]

Damn... Do you guys have any problems eating that much protein?

How much of a % of protein are you getting from your supplements vs. your diet?

Seriously, I drink my shakes, but that seems like a lot of protein. Does anyone have any linkage to support their advice? That'd be helpful.

If I need more, I'll have to take more. I think by the end of this thread, I'll have a good handle on it.

I drink aprox.180gm. a day.the ols school rule was you can utilize more than 25-30 gr. at a sitting.everyone i know who competes drinks 60 gm and a time.

 

[the_alcatraz]

I think it's 2g, bro. 200lbs = 400g protein.

Well, fitness instructors say 1g or protein per 1 lb of bodyweight.

I know bodybuilders would consume more than that. I have 400g+ protein a day.

At a local gym, I had applied for a fitness instructor job and one of the questions was how much protein should one consume per day. I answer 2g/lb of body weight. The correct answer was 1g of protein / 1 lb of bodyweight. I argued that after I got the results, but they were certain of the correct answer.

 

[perryscoon]

Hi, you should always consume 2g of protein per lb of body weight on cycle.

 

[RADAR]

Hi, you should always consume 2g of protein per lb of body weight on cycle.

everone is different, we need to account for age, BMR,diet-too much to go into detail.
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Thats the amount that works for me!
RADAR

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

Honestly,

This guy is NATTY, if you are trying to seriously put on some decent size, you should shoot for 1.5g of protein per LB of body weight. 1g per lb on a non-workout day is probably fine to maintain.

Basically, you should get at LEAST half of your protein from REAL FOOD, MINIMUM. You are obviously going to get AT LEAST 60g protein post-workout from shakes normally and the average person needs some more "supplemented" protein in their day due to work, school, and scheduling.

Bottom line, make sure each meal you have has 35g+ protein if eating 6 meals per day and you shouldnt have any issues.

When i doubt, EAT MORE PROTEIN lol...If you feel like you havent had enough and its getting late, down a shake, eat some NATTY PB, grill up a chicken breast.

I used to think 250g-300g protein per day was hard, then if you go back and look at it, its not! You can always ADD an extra shake or some INSTONE Protein Pudding somewhere in the day.

-Legacy

 

[Nelson Montana]

Whenever anybody comes on and says REAL FOOD, it's almost like saying BREATH REAL AIR. Of course, the majority must come from food but (SOME) protein supps add a more absorbable form of protein in a lower caloric manner. That is a huge advantage to bodybuilders.

I think too many people have been turned off to protein supps because they're promoted as some anabolic concoction. They're just food, but a high quality food.

 

[IronmanLV]

Dude, it's 1 g or protein per lb of bodyweight. I'm sure. Unless you're on a mass cycle and you're bulking. Then people would consider 1.5g of protein / 1 lb of bodyweight.

Let me explain to you why. Realistically, any trainer will tell you your body can absorb 30g of protein max per sitting, i.e. a single meal. so if you're 200lbs, then you need 200g of protein a day. If you divide that by 30g, then you get a total nb. of 7 meals a day that you have to consume. If you needed 2 g of protein / 1 lb of bodyweight, then a 200lb man will have to consume 14 meals a day. Can you guess how many meals a 250lb man will have to consume?

That's why it's 1g or protein for each 1 lb of bodyweight.

Sorry Bro no disrespect intended but I know you must be a PT or studying for it but I disagree with your answer. 1 g/lb is IMO the bare minimum for anyone other than a couch potato to consume to stay in a positive nitrogen balance but if you want to see gains in lean mass bump it up to at least 1.5 to 2g/lb. That's based on real life experience not something read in a book or a web site. That also means we are talking about a reasonably lean athlete as in 15% b/f or less. I am not saying that a newbie trainee in the gym who weighs 350 lb should be consuming 700g/day.

Also it is an old wives tale in athletics that the body can only absorb 30g of protein per meal. Studies with athletes has shown this to not be true. The body depending on it's metabolic state can absorb quite a bit more than that. Also individual differences comes into play but my experience for hard training athletes is at least 60g or more per meal is possible.

The renal problems that the original poster sites from a high protein diet were based on one flawed study involving people with renal disease and yes if you have kidney problems consult with a doctor preferable one that is a sports medicine specialist before embarking on a high protein diet. Otherwise there should be no problems unless you don't drink enough water.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Sorry Bro no disrespect intended but I know you must be a PT or studying for it but I disagree with your answer. 1 g/lb is IMO the bare minimum for anyone other than a couch potato to consume to stay in a positive nitrogen balance but if you want to see gains in lean mass bump it up to at least 1.5 to 2g/lb. That's based on real life experience not something read in a book or a web site. That also means we are talking about a reasonably lean athlete as in 15% b/f or less. I am not saying that a newbie trainee in the gym who weighs 350 lb should be consuming 700g/day.

Also it is an old wives tale in athletics that the body can only absorb 30g of protein per meal. Studies with athletes has shown this to not be true. The body depending on it's metabolic state can absorb quite a bit more than that. Also individual differences comes into play but my experience for hard training athletes is at least 60g or more per meal is possible.

The renal problems that the original poster sites from a high protein diet were based on one flawed study involving people with renal disease and yes if you have kidney problems consult with a doctor preferable one that is a sports medicine specialist before embarking on a high protein diet. Otherwise there should be no problems unless you don't drink enough water.

If you would read my post again, you would realise that I got this question wrong since I answered 2g of protein per lb of bodyweight. I eat more than that. However, your body cannot consume 60 g of protein per one sitting. You are misinformed.