If my goal is 180 lb (I'm currently at 149), should I take in 180 g of protein a day? I Heard from someone that the amount of protein for a bulk should be based on the goal weight in grams (for instance, since my goal is 180, this guy was saying that I should be taking in 180 g a day). I'm currently getting around 160 g a day and am slowly gaining muscle mass (mostly in the back and chest). Not sure if I believe him.
My current daily caloric surplus amount is 2605 (100 up from maintenance of 2505, making it a safe surplus amount).
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Thread: How much protein do I need?
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02-04-2023, 03:40 PM #1Registered User
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How much protein do I need?
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02-04-2023, 03:49 PM #2Registered User
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People are always overestimating protein needs. Just get 0.7g-1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. More doesn't hurt either, so 160g is a fine amount.
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02-04-2023, 04:56 PM #3Registered User
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1 to 1.6g per kg of bodyweight.
Anything more is money wasted.
So for you, that equals out to 70 to 110g. I’m rounding here for simplicities sake.Age: 30
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02-04-2023, 07:04 PM #4The good news is if you keep aiming for 100 calories above maintenance daily, you'll be at your goal weight of 180 in 1085 days aka 3 years.Originally Posted by MarkGarro95
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02-05-2023, 05:29 PM #5Registered User
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I’d go with 180 in the hope that some of that mass goes to your legs.Originally Posted by MarkGarro95
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