So we all know that higher protein amounts = better. We also know that BBers should be lookin' to consume 1-1.5 g of protein per lb of body weight.
BUT! What if your body weight is high because of fat, not muscle? Like, say you still weigh a fatso 240...should you really be taking in 240 g's of bro'tein?!
The reason I ask:
I started working out last year as a fat guy who no longer wanted to be a fat guy. Now that I've been at it for a while, I'm much less of a fat guy and my goals are becoming more focused on the muscle gain side of things.
That said, I'm not "there" yet, so I still primarily want to lose fat. But, since my long term goal is focused on muscle buildin', should I really be attempting to take in whale-sized amounts of protein?
Btw - I've been a lurker here for a while and decided it was finally time to join...this place rocks!
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03-26-2010, 05:26 AM #1
Regarding Protein-to-Body Weight Ratio
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03-26-2010, 06:02 AM #5
It is pretty tough, but there are key foods/supplements that have a high % of protein to fat/carbs.
Chicken, fish, lean red meat, cottage cheese, skim milk, and protein shakes to name a few. Beware of the high calories of nuts. I haven't tried to use them on a cut yet because at least for my cashews, it's 20g of protein with 640cals. Perfect for my bulk, but tough when I go to cut.~Barefooters Crew~
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03-26-2010, 06:33 AM #6
Thanks, man!
I think I'm on the right path - my diet is chock full of chicken breast and tuna. I fill in the gaps with whey shakes, and snack on stuff like dry-roasted soy beans. I'll eat a handful of almonds here and there, but avoid cashews and other high cal nuts. I limit myself on lean red meats as well.
This usually brings me in at about 180-195 g of protein/1800 cals a day. Protein could probably be a bit higher though...
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03-26-2010, 07:21 AM #7
Eating more protein than you need won't hurt you, just maybe your wallet.
What is your bf%? I'd use it to calculate down to what your minimum protein requirement it.
This site (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/cal...alculator.htm#) will help you with finding your maintenance calories. Subtract 500cals to find your calories for cutting. This will help easily drop 1lb/week.~Barefooters Crew~
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