Amount of Protein Intake

[tanvirtonu]

Hello, I m new to bodybuilding. I want to know how much protein I should take. I weigh 147LB / 67 KG.
I have been working out for 2 months. I need muscle gain. I have ectomorph body. I m also having 2 eggs and a glass of milk with raisins daily for natural source of protein. When should I take the protein supplement.
I bought whey protein from GNC.

[jollywood]

I've always stuck with at least 1 gram per pound of body weight is about the norm. I try for at least that.

You should take it as equally throughout the day as possible. If you're 147lbs, try eating 5 meals a day and consume 30 grams of protein with each meal (or something like that)

[LiftToLive19]

I've always stuck with at least 1 gram per pound of body weight is about the norm. I try for at least that.

You should take it as equally throughout the day as possible. If you're 147lbs, try eating 5 meals a day and consume 30 grams of protein with each meal (or something like that)

Solid advice.

I personally aim (but don't always achieve) about 1.25g of protein per lb of body weight. That way my body will get what it needs to repair and grow.

[JamesPhoenix]

Eat for what you want to weigh - 147 grams of protein is a floor minimum, but I'd recommend about 175 if you're trying to bulk, in addition to a solid amount of carbohydrates.

[Cheftepesh]

I would stick to 1 - 1.5g per pound of body weight. This should be spread out over the course of the day,.

[MuscleTechPhil]

Hello, I m new to bodybuilding. I want to know how much protein I should take. I weigh 147LB / 67 KG.
I have been working out for 2 months. I need muscle gain. I have ectomorph body. I m also having 2 eggs and a glass of milk with raisins daily for natural source of protein. When should I take the protein supplement.
I bought whey protein from GNC.

If you want to learn more about protein intake and types of protein try Google searching the following for free information from a credible source:

"International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise"

You'll get some good insight into protein with regards to timing, protein quality, etc.

Hope that helps!

Phil

[rhyno09]

1 gram of protein is a good starting point, but think you would benefit more going to 1.5 g of protein per bodyweight.

Jollywood is right, eat as much as you can to spread it throughout the day, a rule of thumb is not to go over 40g of protein in one sitting (as that is all your body can utilize at once), and why protein before/after workouts, casein the rest of the day.

[PaleVein]

Lean Body Mass*

Not simply body weight.

[Ninetysix]

1 gram of protein is a good starting point, but think you would benefit more going to 1.5 g of protein per bodyweight.

Jollywood is right, eat as much as you can to spread it throughout the day, a rule of thumb is not to go over 40g of protein in one sitting (as that is all your body can utilize at once), and why protein before/after workouts, casein the rest of the day.

notsureifsrs. What happens if I eat an entire chicken in one sitting? I can only use 40g of the 100g+ of protein?

http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-n...a-single-meal/