Protein and Body Weight, hmm...

[Howlinghound]

Tell me if this sounds right.

1 Scoop of Protein is 28g
1 Scoop of Protein is 44% of DV

Im 5'9 and weight 197.

If what Im reading is right (1g of protein/lb bw), then that means that I have to take in 7.04 scoops of the protein powder which makes up 309.76% of my recommended DV.

Is this right or is my math all wrong? Do I really have to take in that much protein if Im lifting/running daily to lose weight?

[psaljoug]

um... do you plan on eating anything throughout the day? because u will probably get protein through food as well...

[Howlinghound]

Originally Posted by psaljoug

um... do you plan on eating anything throughout the day? because u will probably get protein through food as well...

Most definetily, however, the amount of protein that I take in with the rest of my meals doesn't add up to 197g of protein. If one scoop is pure protein and its only 28g, then thats a TON of protein that I guess I'm just not used to eating in one day. What I'm asking for, I guess, is some validation. Is this really how much Im supposed to be taking in, in a day?

I don't know anyone else that would know this information, so I wanted to come into the online community and ask if this is indeed normal.

[Forumite]

It is reccomended to take in between 1-1.5g of protein per pound you weigh. I find it very hard to do and I usually eat a good bit of protein.

3 scoops = 72

2 chicken breasts = 48

That's 138 right there so maybe it isnt 'too' difficult.

[th3pwn3r]

Originally Posted by Forumite

It is reccomended to take in between 1-1.5g of protein per pound you weigh. I find it very hard to do and I usually eat a good bit of protein.

3 scoops = 72

2 chicken breasts = 48

That's 138 right there so maybe it isnt 'too' difficult.

It's really simple. Chicken, fish, turkey and lean beef combined with whey or even casein shakes makes it EXTREMELY easy to do.

[Forumite]

Originally Posted by th3pwn3r

It's really simple. Chicken, fish, turkey and lean beef combined with whey or even casein shakes makes it EXTREMELY easy to do.

When you say 'lean beef' does that discount steak? Or just lop the fat off of it? I noticed steak has quite a bit protein but is pretty high in calories also, I guess it's the fat content.

[brianrick111]

Originally Posted by th3pwn3r

It's really simple. Chicken, fish, turkey and lean beef combined with whey or even casein shakes makes it EXTREMELY easy to do.

Exactly. Get some eggs in there for breakfast too.

[th3pwn3r]

Originally Posted by Forumite

When you say 'lean beef' does that discount steak? Or just lop the fat off of it? I noticed steak has quite a bit protein but is pretty high in calories also, I guess it's the fat content.

That depends on the cut of meat. I've seen some steaks that are horrible for you if you're trying to stay within a calorie range due to all the fat but you can tell the difference between the fat and the good meat. A knife and a fork help to avoid all the extra fat

[th3pwn3r]

Originally Posted by brianrick111

Exactly. Get some eggs in there for breakfast too.

Ooops, forgot about eggs. I usually get egg whites in a jug from the store, I think it's 60 calories for 8 grams of protein with no fat.

[Howlinghound]

Hey, thats not a bad idea. I guess drink 3 scoops, some eggs in the morning, and some chicken for lunch.

It suppose it does sound feasible. Now, hopefully, I could start burning some more off.

Thanks much guys.

[psaljoug]

some eggs in the morning, some lean meat at lunch, some lean meat at dinner, with some high protein snacks throughout the day like cottage cheese and nuts should provide you with most of your protein. Then add whatever else you need in the form of protein shakes, but to plan on getting all or most of your daily protein from shakes is dumb. Not to mention that most sources of carbs, if complex carbs have some trace amounts of protein in them anyways. Legumes, quinoa, whole wheat grains, dairy products, etc. have protein as well. Maybe not complete proteins but they still add up throughout the day. Trust me you are getting more protein than you think unless your diet is fruit and white bread only

[micromatikal]

Originally Posted by th3pwn3r

It's really simple. Chicken, fish, turkey and lean beef combined with whey or even casein shakes makes it EXTREMELY easy to do.

Not so easy when your 300 lbs =)

[th3pwn3r]

Originally Posted by micromatikal

Not so easy when your 300 lbs =)

Well on a cut they say 1gram per pound of LEAN body mass. Are you really Ronnie Coleman like and need so much protein?

[Poetique]

Originally Posted by micromatikal

Not so easy when your 300 lbs =)

Amen. What I do is go for the amount of protein I'd be eating at my goal weight because otherwise it simply isn't manageable. I'm aiming for 225-230, so I try to shoot for 230 grams. Although I usually only hit 190 or 200 so, that should be good enough for maintaining muscle, which is my goal.

[kenkoonce]

Originally Posted by th3pwn3r

Well on a cut they say 1gram per pound of LEAN body mass. Are you really Ronnie Coleman like and need so much protein?

what is the best way to figure out your Lean body mass?