Everywhere I have read, you should get at least your body weight in grams of protein... Most people who don't workout, barely get any protein, because their not focusing on it. So why don't they whither away without the maintenance amount of protein? Right now I think I get below my weight in protein per day, and I am still building.
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03-31-2009, 09:53 AM #1Vicious Traditions
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I don't understand the knowledge of protein...
It's consistency. It's like building a house. Everyday I'm putting a brick on my wall.
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03-31-2009, 09:54 AM #2BulknCut
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because you dont need a g/LB of body weight in proteinOriginally Posted by Rattlehead18
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03-31-2009, 10:05 AM #3Registered User
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i agree with gekkoboy14. you dont have to have 1 gm of protein/body weight, that is way too much and bad for your kidneys.
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03-31-2009, 10:07 AM #4Vicious Traditions
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I figured that... I've been eating eggs, tuna, oatmeal, chicken, even seeds with protein non stop and I can't get that high. Possibly with my pwo shake and another whey shake lol. Thanks guys.Originally Posted by osenior
It's consistency. It's like building a house. Everyday I'm putting a brick on my wall.
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03-31-2009, 10:11 AM #5Universal Rep
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Its actually nutritionally sound to aim for 1 gram of protein per lb of lean muscle mass not total body weight. Most bodybuilders and powerlifters aim for 1.5-2.
Most people don't wither away or die because the normal person carries a good amount of fat on them. A 200 lb man, at 30% BF only has about 140 lbs of lean muscle on them if that, so that would equate to 140 grams of protein.
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03-31-2009, 10:12 AM #6Vicious Traditions
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I actually never thought about it that way. Thanks for the perspective!Originally Posted by TreeTrunkLegs
It's consistency. It's like building a house. Everyday I'm putting a brick on my wall.
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03-31-2009, 10:14 AM #7The bike man
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False. Most people get PLENTY of protein.Originally Posted by Rattlehead18
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03-31-2009, 10:15 AM #8Vicious Traditions
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I was talking in the context of my family/me. Sorry for putting it into a stereotypical sentence.Originally Posted by Holyspokes
It's consistency. It's like building a house. Everyday I'm putting a brick on my wall.
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