Protein...How Much Do You Need?

[the_alcatraz]

I am curious, how do YOU measure - the amount of protein YOUR body has absorbed in any particular sitting or event; is there some real-life measurable way to determine how much protein you've taken in your body is actually absorbing??? Curious.

I have organized diets for myself with a 30g max per meal and 50g max per meal. Didn't make that big of a difference to me in terms of lean mass gains. The only thing that really made a big diff. for me is when I changed my ratios from 40:30:30 to 50:20:30 (carbs: proteins: fats)

 

[perryscoon]

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

NSTONE Protein Puddings are the shit. Fast, easy, but expensive...

If you know a cheap way to buy them in bulk let me know please.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

I get mine from Extreme Sports Nutrition...NOT CHEAP AT ALL when you compare it to SHAKES, but a hell of alot easier to take to work or grab on the go. 100 cals, 2 carbs, 20g protein!

I order 2 or 3 cases at a time, FREE SHIPPING that way! Plus you feel like your eating something!

http://www.xsportsnutrition.com/instone-pudding.html

Thats where I get mine! SUPER FAST SHIPPING at least to me! 2 days at the most on my last two orders.

-Legacy

 

[Slyder190]

This could be debated forever. If I'm not mistaken, the average person can digest 25-30 grams per meal. Don't know how many hours this translated to between every meal. Rule of thumb for me, 50 grams at every meal, whether off or on.

 

[the_alcatraz]

This could be debated forever. If I'm not mistaken, the average person can digest 25-30 grams per meal. Don't know how many hours this translated to between every meal. Rule of thumb for me, 50 grams at every meal, whether off or on.

That's what I'm saying. A max of 30 grams of protein per meal.

 

[bigjd69]

For me getting in my bodyweight in protein 250 is more than enough. For guys that have a problem putting on size I would say 2grams per lb of bodyweight should be fine.

 

[gautho]

Anyone thats serious about BB'ing should take the guesswork out and know exactly how much protein they are consuming. Protein intake is prolly the single most important peice of the puzzle to BB'ing. For anabolics to exhibit any effectiveness, they need protein to work. They slow down the rate your body breaks down protein. I compete as a middleweight and i take in 400-500grams/day.

 

[perryscoon]

Anyone thats serious about BB'ing should take the guesswork out and know exactly how much protein they are consuming. Protein intake is prolly the single most important peice of the puzzle to BB'ing. For anabolics to exhibit any effectiveness, they need protein to work. They slow down the rate your body breaks down protein. I compete as a middleweight and i take in 400-500grams/day.

I agree. Why worry about it? Just stick with 2g per lb of body weight and you're golden. I would say no less than 1.5g /lb for a bodybuilder trying to put on mass no matter what your stats are.

 

[theblondebomber]

This could be debated forever. If I'm not mistaken, the average person can digest 25-30 grams per meal. Don't know how many hours this translated to between every meal. Rule of thumb for me, 50 grams at every meal, whether off or on.

why chance it?whats two extra scoops!

 

[halfcenturian]

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.

AMEN !