Protein when on cycle

[cobracock1979]

Vet,

Gotta disagree, I just been on a keto cycle and grew a lot - my protein levels were sky high tho.

I think a carb cycle worked best for me on a lean bulk - 0,0,low,high

 

[perryscoon]

The body can only absorb so much protein in a meal. That is why it is good to eat small meals throughout the day. I hit 50g for each meal.

Post-workout your body may need more though but I have always sticked with 50g and I also throw a banana in my shake for the cards (it is old school but it works for me). Carbs are just as important post-workout as protein.

You can consume all the protein in the world but if you do not include carbs your body will not grow. Growth during a bulker is the #1 priority so a diet with protein with the appropriate amount of carbs is 100% necessary.

People emphasize protein a bit too much. A well-balance diet is a must. Do not neglect the carbs and healthy fats otherwise all that work will be counterproductive.

So, that being said, how many carbs do you suggest one needs on cycle per day?

 

[mus1cjunk1e]

So, that being said, how many carbs do you suggest one needs on cycle per day?

I usually shoot for about 350g protein a day, ~100g good fat (with a little bad fat thrown in sometimes), and the rest of my cals from carbs. For a 4000 cal diet that would be about 500g carbs, but you just gotta do the math.

I feel for growth there is a point of diminishing returns as far as protein intake goes. Unless of course you are going keto and you need the protein to get your cals in. Then its about cals not how much protein you are synthesizing into muscle. But to be honest I'm still learning all this diet stuff. These are just my current views based on what I know so far. All knowledge is subject to change

 

[sugashane]

Seems like most people only consume around 50 grams of protein post workout ! I thought it would be much higher.

I have taken in more in the past, but I don't think a person's body (if unassisted) can handle a lot more than that at once. After so much is used, the rest flushed away. I constntly have something with protein with me to just nibble on though.

I do miss having an excuse to just stuff my face after working out.

 

[misticat]

interesting... I usually slam an isopure rtd zero carb (40g of protein) with orange juice...

so whats the timing with Waxy Maize? right after your workout...

Waxy Maize, creatine, glutamine and purple wrath aminoes?

then 20 minutes later 50g of protein?

is that about right?

 

[mus1cjunk1e]

interesting... I usually slam an isopure rtd zero carb (40g of protein) with orange juice...

so whats the timing with Waxy Maize? right after your workout...

Waxy Maize, creatine, glutamine and purple wrath aminoes?

then 20 minutes later 50g of protein?

is that about right?

Yup

 

[misticat]

Yup

nice will give that a shot when i run out of my cell mass.. thanks