What's the minimum protein intake?

[louden_swain]

Much appreciated Louden, seriously. So, you don't follow DC's diet plan and get 2xBW in protein?

Well like I said, I am not following DC training right now. However, my training is really similar (the split, exercise selection, and routines).

The DC diet is a great blueprint for people who are wanting to pack on good size.

Right now, I am eating huge as well (no less than 6 large meals a day). I am drinking about a gallon and a half of water per day.

My diet contains a wide variety of foods and I stay away from the sugary foods that are empty in calories.

I feel that I am eating big that will help facilitate the process of growth. . .I have always enjoyed designing my own diet that is suitable for my needs. . .that is crucial when establishing a training program. The man DC himself is very knowledgeable and help change my views on training, which has resulted in good gains.. . . I thank him for his ideas.

The bottom line is. . . eat big and drink tons of water!!!

 

[louden_swain]

For now, I must go. . .I am off to eat at a local Chinese buffet.

I will also be eating a turkey sandwich, 1 cup of yogurt, and a banana two hours from now.

Two hours from this, I will be stopping at Sonic Drive-In for:

1 extra long chili cheese coney
1 grilled chicken sandwich
1 order of moz. sticks

Then I will have a pre-workout meal:

2 cups of oatmeal
1 piece of fruit
1 gatorade

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

That's one crazy amount of food you're consuming. It sucks, I wish I could afford so much, let alone stomach it all. Getting a job isn't going too well right now, either, and when I do get one and start buying myself more food, I'm going to be cutting into my day's schedules, which may interfere with my diet and training anyway. Wow, this shit is more difficult than I had previously thought.

 

[bigp3]

no way you can get truly large unless you are getting close to 2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight. Show me someone that is eating a gram or less per lb and I will show you someone that is small and not make big gains, He may be cut though. It is all in what you want size or looks?

 

[blinddeafmute]

Legion,

Honestly I have tried the 1g and 2g/bw and made much bigger gains from the 2x. But along the same lines as louden suggest. Pay very close attention to carbs. I eat lots of potatos to get my carbs because I am a hard gainer. NO matter how much protien I eat, it would be useless unless I had the energy to convert it into muscle mass.

One other thing. I do DC's suggestion of 1.5 servings of a protien shake post workout. I noticed a big difference when I did that. Before I didnt have a meal right after workout, just followed my every 2 hour schedule. I use n-large2 so it has a ton of carbs too. Some sugars, but a lot of good carbs also.

 

[louden_swain]

no way you can get truly large unless you are getting close to 2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight. Show me someone that is eating a gram or less per lb and I will show you someone that is small and not make big gains, He may be cut though. It is all in what you want size or looks?

Sorry bro, but everything you said is absolutely false!!! I am eating about 1.25 to 1.5 grams per lb of bodyweight and I am on my way to 220lbs at 5' 9.5" (natural; not chemically enhanced weight)

You must be one of those folks who are neglecting the importance of carbs and fats.

Carbohydrates are the most out of the three by far!!

 

[molnii]

I try to have at least 1-1.5g/lbs of protein a day....

 

[louden_swain]

I try to have at least 1-1.5g/lbs of protein a day....

That is sufficient as far as I am concerned. Are you making some good progress?

 

[gmanlax7]

i have slacked off on eating tons of protein and i am still seeing gains

i have lowered the frequency of workouts so i think thats helping

 

[casualbb]

protein is over-rated!!!

You rule! 1g/lb is PLENTY! 2g/lb is EXCESS. Eating ridiculous amounts of protein is an expensive way to get lots of sugar.

-casual