I currently weigh 168 lbs and each day I aim to get 160 grams of protein (which is a struggle seeing as I limit myself to one 30 gram protein shake each day). Just recently I read an article that said if I increase the amount of protein I have each day to 340 grams Ill have the potential to double my rate of gaining muscle and increase my metabolism. This made me very excited and I am willing to do it.
But my question is... HOW THE HELL DO I EAT 340 GRAMS OF PROTEIN IN ONE DAY??? If I ate the maximum absorbable amount of protein at the maximum timing where I can absorb it ( 40 grams every 2 hours) I would only get 240 grams of protein ( assuming one day has 12 hours). So how the hell am I supposed to absorb all this protein every day!??!!!!!!!!!!!!
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09-06-2004, 07:05 PM #1Registered User
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Protein Intake
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09-06-2004, 07:53 PM #2Operatic member
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What you're doing is fine. Eat your bodyweight in protein, that should be enough. Eat 1.5 times your bodyweight if you're worried, just to be sure
There is much debate over this, but I believe anything over 1.5 grams per lb of bodyweight is a waste, unless your metabolism is like a nuclear reactor, or you're taking steroids. Carbohydrates are going to make the biggest difference in your goals. Eat more of those.
What article did you read? There are waaay more variables than the amount of protein you eat if you want to build muscle.
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09-06-2004, 07:59 PM #3Registered User
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It was a bodybuilding.com article by David Young called "Turbo charge your metabolism with extra protien". I guess it only called for 255 grams/ day for my body weight oops. Oh well 255 is still alot. I think I am going to try it. I just need to figure out a way to sqweeze in that extra 15 grams.
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09-06-2004, 08:07 PM #4Registered User
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I dont want to put anyone down or step on any toes. But for max gains take in 2 yes 2 grams of protein per pound. Trust me I have seen it and trained with and talked with enough succesfull people to know this. You always want to be in a positive nitrogen balance(enough protein). I would rather have a little to much for my muscle to grow than not enough, besides the excess would just be used as energy anyway......some will argue this point to death but the simple truth is if you want to gain muscle then slam the protein.
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09-06-2004, 09:26 PM #5
can someone answer the question though?...how in the hell can he eat that much protein cause i'm having problems too. i don't want to consume more than one protein shake a day and thats only about 25 grams (ON whey). i drink milk b4 i go to bed everynight, and i try to eat cheese a lot....what foods will give you the best protein for the cost...i know fish is a good source but its sooo darn expensive...and tuna, im just worried about the mercury contents. its not safe to eat that crap everyday. please PLEASE PLEASE i need some help because i'm not getting anywhere near the amount of protein i should be getting.
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09-06-2004, 09:33 PM #6Less internet, more gym
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a can of tuna is 45~ish grams
2 chicken breasts - 64g
eggs - 6g each
almonds are LOADED
skim milk has 8~g per cup..
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09-06-2004, 09:34 PM #7Write these down...Originally Posted by gotilgone
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Chicken
Eggs and egg whites
Tuna
Fish
Lean beef, ground and steaks
Skim milk
Chili
Turkey
Cottage Cheese
Protein powders (not just whey either)
Fat people (keep these to a minimum as they are high in fat content)
There ya go! It is really not that hard to get enough protein in a day. I think that most of the people that say the grew the best on a ton of protein are not eating enough normally, and when they up their protein intakes they are all of a sudden getting enough calories to grow. It wouldn't matter if those calories were protein or good clean carbs. Just my opinion.A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.
"Out of damp and gloomy days, out of solitude, out of loveless words directed at us, conclusions grow up in us like fungus: one morning they are there, we know not how, and they gaze upon us, morose and gray. Woe to the thinker who is not the gardener but only the soil of the plants that grow in him."
-Nietzsche
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09-06-2004, 09:36 PM #8Registered User
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Alright its easy a make take a few weeks to build up to this but here is a sample.
6am 1cup oatmeal 10g
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09-06-2004, 09:43 PM #9Originally Posted by Brass
A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.
"Out of damp and gloomy days, out of solitude, out of loveless words directed at us, conclusions grow up in us like fungus: one morning they are there, we know not how, and they gaze upon us, morose and gray. Woe to the thinker who is not the gardener but only the soil of the plants that grow in him."
-Nietzsche
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09-06-2004, 09:54 PM #10Registered User
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sorry hit return anyways....
6am 1cup oatmeal = 10g P
4 egg whites = 12g P
2 scoops whey powder = 50g P
9am 2 tuna sanwiches = 45g P
(1can tuna)
12pm 10 oz beef = 55g P
1 cup veggies
3pm 2scoops whey protein = 50g
1tbl spoon natural peanut butter = 8g P
6pm 10z chicken =55g p
1 yam = 3g p
1 oz cheese = 7g P
9pm 10 oz fish = 50g
veggies
11pm 2 scoops whey protein = 50g
thats about 400g P per day...... come on eat, and eat some more it aint always easy. I get hungry every 2-3 hrs. and everyone ive told or set up a diet does the same.....
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09-06-2004, 10:06 PM #11You should use egg or casein protein before bed as it will last a great deal longer in the system. Or, drink a glass of milk and eat a bowl of cottage cheese.Originally Posted by Brass
A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.
"Out of damp and gloomy days, out of solitude, out of loveless words directed at us, conclusions grow up in us like fungus: one morning they are there, we know not how, and they gaze upon us, morose and gray. Woe to the thinker who is not the gardener but only the soil of the plants that grow in him."
-Nietzsche
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09-06-2004, 10:34 PM #12Thats like 6 scoops of protein in a day...not only would that cost me but i just don't like the idea of consuming that much powder in a day.Originally Posted by Brass
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09-06-2004, 10:49 PM #13Registered User
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Thats like 6 scoops of protein in a day...not only would that cost me but i just don't like the idea of consuming that much powder in a day.
First off whey protein is about 3-5 dollars a pound I buy in bulk 25lb - 50lb...
second 3 shakes a day aint nothing to worry about.......
third the question was how can I slam that much protein....thats how...I dont know anyone thats big over 200lbs and muscular that dont take in at least 2 if not 4 shakes a day..... how the heck you going to slam 2g of protein per pound of bodyweight in all solids......I cant and dont want to....
I even wake up in the middle of the night and drink a shake...
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09-07-2004, 07:36 AM #14Hi, my name is Melkor. I'm almost 230 lbs and I only use whey pwo. Now you know someone big and muscular that doesn't drink whey all day. Whey is digested so fast that it's out of your system within the hour, why not use a longer lasting protein like chicken or milk.Originally Posted by BrassA noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.
"Out of damp and gloomy days, out of solitude, out of loveless words directed at us, conclusions grow up in us like fungus: one morning they are there, we know not how, and they gaze upon us, morose and gray. Woe to the thinker who is not the gardener but only the soil of the plants that grow in him."
-Nietzsche
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09-07-2004, 08:29 AM #15never off the horse..
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Whey is optimum post-workout.. thats the only time I use it. If I want protein I down a can of tuna, eat a chicken breast I pre-cooked or make some eggs. I once thought eating 200g of protein would be a problem but daily I eat 225g like its nothing, and its all eating stuff I like. I don't have to force it down my throat like the first time I had cottage cheese. Mind you now I eat cottage cheese like its going out of style. Tuna, Chicken, Shrimp, Fish, Eggs, Dairy, Soy, Beef, Deli Meats if you can stand all the sodium.. theres so many options, just gotta broaden your horizons and not think about what someone thinks when they see you eating a "weird" meal. Hell I eat my post-post workout meal at college every morning, and it consists of Tuna, Brown Rice and Yams. Looks nasty but it gets the job done.
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09-07-2004, 09:27 PM #16Registered User
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Originally Posted by Melkor
I said they take in 2-4 shakes a day, didnt say what was in them...I used whey for my example for cost factor (wpc) is cheap.... I use it post work out and in the morning with eggs my self... the question was how to slam that much protein.... for me thats 3-4 shakes a day...some shakes just might be a can of tuna and a cup of oats in water... taste like crap but its easir to drink 200g and another 200g from solids a day than get all 400g of your protein from sitting down and eating whole foods........
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09-07-2004, 09:47 PM #17Registered User
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.....Originally Posted by Brass
typo?If abs are made in the kitchen how come hardly any women have them?
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I was on steroids and even then I could not eat two grams per pound of bodyweight in protein and use all of it. By the time I got up to 1.6 to 1.7 grams per pound, I was already farting like crazy.Originally Posted by trem0lo
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09-08-2004, 12:44 AM #19Registered User
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Originally Posted by Brass
This doesnt have anything to do with nutrition but i see a big problem in the fact you only get like 7 hours sleep.
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09-08-2004, 05:34 AM #20Registered User
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7 hours of sleep a night is plenty.
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09-08-2004, 11:29 AM #21
umm sorry to correct you iron mike but 7 hours is not enough, maybe if you dont workout and dont exercise alot you could get away with 7 hours. But someone trying to gain muscle needs ATLEAST 8hours and probaly more. Ask any expert.
There is much debate over this, but I believe anything over 1.5 grams per lb of bodyweight is a waste, unless your metabolism is like a nuclear reactor, or you're taking steroids. Carbohydrates are going to make the biggest difference in your goals. Eat more of those.
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