Carbs> protein?

[snicket63]

Who else agrees?

I've stopped making sure I've been eating so much protein and I've just been focusing on calories and I feel so much better.

[BlueCamel]

have fun with no gains cause you don't get any protein

1g protein per lb bodyweight is easy as phuck

[ANDYtheHUMAN]

Good luck w gaining muscle

[snicket63]

Good luck w gaining muscle

I've gained more than you soooo....


Protein is highly overrated IMO.

[health4life24]

As long as you are meeting your requirements for your macro and micro nutrient requirements, you are fine.

[SamSix]

i dont track anything and progress just fine. the amount of protein/calories some people think they need is utterly ridiculous.

[atgorgohome]

i dont track anything and progress just fine. the amount of protein/calories some people think they need is utterly ridiculous.

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Honestly if I get a minimum of 140g I don't see why u need 200+g

[BadVibes]

i dont track anything and progress just fine. the amount of protein/calories some people think they need is utterly ridiculous.

It's because everyone watches all the famous YouTube BB'ers that compete on stage and count macros to the T.

[snicket63]

I get minimum 100g. I don't get all of this "I use 5 scoops of whey a day" crap

[SamSix]

I get minimum 100g. I don't get all of this "I use 5 scoops of whey a day" crap

i sometimes have 4 scoops because college life

[snicket63]

i sometimes have 4 scoops because college life

Well understood. It can be hard to get your minimum protein (around 100-150g) with top ramen.

[twilk2010]

i use to count my protein like crazy, but recently ive tapered down my protein a bit and started counting carbs instead and im seeing pretty good gains. i still make sure i get a minimum of 100g protein though, but its super easy so i dont even really have to try

[AlacrityH]

Protein is less important on a bulk than on a cut.

[tinytim1]

Good luck w gaining muscle

Well whatever you're doing seems to be working great for you. Please post your opinion on what's better

[TylerTheTrainer]

I think that having carbs Post workout until bed works best for me. While eatting meats with no carbs and getting some fat prior to my workouts.

[leanice44]

OP dont listen to some of these people. Protein is definately importantly, but carbs are more important - its the first thing your body burns throughout the day! You can definitely gain loads of muscle at 60g of protein, just as long as you get enough carbs and fats in your diet. (healthy fats though so you don't become overweight).

Most people have fallen victim to the propaganda that the whey protein and supplement companies are telling them.

[ErikTheElectric]

In terms of what's most optimal. No, if you aren't hitting protein and are getting unnecessary amounts of CHO you won't make gains.


Also, given the fact that most teens STRUGGLE to get necessary protein.. this isn't ideal.

[Ka0s]

In terms of what's most optimal. No, if you aren't hitting protein and are getting unnecessary amounts of CHO you won't make gains.


Also, given the fact that most teens STRUGGLE to get necessary protein.. this isn't ideal.

don't necessarily agree with the first line, you can make gains on very low amounts of protein but it is not optimal according to the research that is currently available

protein requirements are a lot higher when cutting, up to 3g/kg of BW has been shown to be beneficial in preserving lean mass

[Hamzzza]

150g of protein a day

close to 500 carbs a day

trying to stay lean/recomping