Question:
Is 1g protein per lb. "absolutely" necessary to bulk up??
I'm 160 lbs and im consuming about 125g protein daily, how do you guys think I will fare? Thanks...
Some people actually prefer to go higher on the carbs while bulking and go a little lower on the protein.
I can tell you from experience with people though that 1 g per pound is a very good general rule. I know some bodybuilders that go much higher into the 2g per lb range and do very well.
I usually keep protein around 1-1.5G per LB BW while "bulking". and I'll put it up around 1.5-2G while "cutting".
Yes protein is very important. Its what your muscles are pretty much made of.
As important as protein is however. You cannot neglect your carbohydrates and your efa's. As those are the builders.
Some people actually prefer to go higher on the carbs while bulking and go a little lower on the protein.
I can tell you from experience with people though that 1 g per pound is a very good general rule. I know some bodybuilders that go much higher into the 2g per lb range and do very well. Let me correct myself, I wasn't clear. By bulking I actually meant gaining muscle. Not necessarily gaining weight unless it's muscle weight. Thanks ...
Let me correct myself, I wasn't clear. By bulking I actually meant gaining muscle. Not necessarily gaining weight unless it's muscle weight. Thanks ... Well, who wants to get fat?
Well, who wants to get fat?
took the words out of my mouth
Well, who wants to get fat? I realize that, but don't some people try to bulk up even if it means adding a bit of fat weight? Can, or can you not get good results if you consume less than 1g protein per lb of body weight?
I realize that, but don't some people try to bulk up even if it means adding a bit of fat weight? Can, or can you not get good results if you consume less than 1g protein per lb of body weight? Most people when bulking, no matter how hard they try to keep them off, see fat gains. To many, it's inevitable.
I realize that, but don't some people try to bulk up even if it means adding a bit of fat weight? Can, or can you not get good results if you consume less than 1g protein per lb of body weight? Calories are calories, and as such, protein can be turned to fat. But, when trying to build muscle and lifting hard etc... the last thing I would be worried about as far as fat gain would be the protein... Personally, I'd be thinking a lot more about all the carbs people generally tend to consume when 'bulking.'
Just worry about a calorie surplus. It would be pretty impossible not to get the protein you need if you are eating over maintenance.
No its not.
Read below on studies that have been done, and protein intake requirements.
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(This one is probably for sedentary individuals, but its the standard. Still it doesnt account for the athletic individual but mine as well establish this also)
McGovern Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs.
Proteins: 12%.
Carbs: 58%.
Fats: 30%.
___________________________________________
(these studies are for the athletic individual)
http://www.sportsnutritionsociety.or...-1-7-27-06.pdf
(1.2g/kg for the bodybuilder) "overestimation of needed protein."
http://www.springerlink.com/content/ucmb1x8e7135b6v3/
(1.57g/kg for positive nitrogen balance in adolesence)
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/psycho...gy/Protein.htm
(1.7-1.8g/kg to experience growth in muscle mass in hard training athletes).
http://www.medicdirectsport.com/athl...step=4&pid=440
(often recommended that athletes should consume as much as 1.2-1.8 g of protein/kg/day).
http://www.espn.go.com/trainingroom/...04/151285.html
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Hope this helps.
if you are working hard in the gym you may lose muscle mass if you do not have enough protein. muscles are made of protein. it just seems to make sense to eat lots of it to get more muscles...
if you are working hard in the gym you may lose muscle mass if you do not have enough protein. muscles are made of protein. it just seems to make sense to eat lots of it to get more muscles... Finally, someone who understood the question. Thanks, I try to eat at least 1g per lb., but not always possible, that is the reason I asked. Best regards...
Personally I see no reason why 160g of protein per day would be a problem. I don't even really have to try to get 200g, it just sort of happens.
Personally I see no reason why 160g of protein per day would be a problem. I don't even really have to try to get 200g, it just sort of happens. I can chug down 160g protein daily without a problem. My main obstacle is money.......the root of all evil. Thanks...
what are the sid effects of too much protein? 0_O
what are the sid effects of too much protein? 0_O Over consumption of calories = fat gain.
I can chug down 160g protein daily without a problem. My main obstacle is money.......the root of all evil. Thanks... I'm not sure what grocery stores you have but the ones around here always have buy one get one free on eggs and every other Wednesday have 1.99/lb chicken breasts. It isn't that hard to get that much protein in throughout the day. You just have to eat whether you want to or not.
I can chug down 160g protein daily without a problem. My main obstacle is money.......the root of all evil. Thanks... how is money a problem
whey
eggs
milk
cottage cheese
tuna
chicken
buy it in bulk and enjoy.. its also cheap.. whey is somewhere aroudn 50c a serving
eggs are cheap as hell and can buy in a good bulk along with tuna and chicken
cottage cheese is about 2 bucks for 24oz in a store.. not bad at all IMO
I'm not sure what grocery stores you have but the ones around here always have buy one get one free on eggs and every other Wednesday have 1.99/lb chicken breasts. It isn't that hard to get that much protein in throughout the day. You just have to eat whether you want to or not. I'm there, what stores are you talking about?
I'm 160 lbs and im consuming about 125g protein daily, how do you guys think I will fare? Thanks...
Answer:
Some people actually prefer to go higher on the carbs while bulking and go a little lower on the protein.
I can tell you from experience with people though that 1 g per pound is a very good general rule. I know some bodybuilders that go much higher into the 2g per lb range and do very well.
Answer:
I usually keep protein around 1-1.5G per LB BW while "bulking". and I'll put it up around 1.5-2G while "cutting".
Yes protein is very important. Its what your muscles are pretty much made of.
As important as protein is however. You cannot neglect your carbohydrates and your efa's. As those are the builders.
Answer:
Some people actually prefer to go higher on the carbs while bulking and go a little lower on the protein.
I can tell you from experience with people though that 1 g per pound is a very good general rule. I know some bodybuilders that go much higher into the 2g per lb range and do very well. Let me correct myself, I wasn't clear. By bulking I actually meant gaining muscle. Not necessarily gaining weight unless it's muscle weight. Thanks ...
Answer:
Let me correct myself, I wasn't clear. By bulking I actually meant gaining muscle. Not necessarily gaining weight unless it's muscle weight. Thanks ... Well, who wants to get fat?
Answer:
Well, who wants to get fat?
took the words out of my mouth
Answer:
Well, who wants to get fat? I realize that, but don't some people try to bulk up even if it means adding a bit of fat weight? Can, or can you not get good results if you consume less than 1g protein per lb of body weight?
Answer:
I realize that, but don't some people try to bulk up even if it means adding a bit of fat weight? Can, or can you not get good results if you consume less than 1g protein per lb of body weight? Most people when bulking, no matter how hard they try to keep them off, see fat gains. To many, it's inevitable.
Answer:
I realize that, but don't some people try to bulk up even if it means adding a bit of fat weight? Can, or can you not get good results if you consume less than 1g protein per lb of body weight? Calories are calories, and as such, protein can be turned to fat. But, when trying to build muscle and lifting hard etc... the last thing I would be worried about as far as fat gain would be the protein... Personally, I'd be thinking a lot more about all the carbs people generally tend to consume when 'bulking.'
Answer:
Just worry about a calorie surplus. It would be pretty impossible not to get the protein you need if you are eating over maintenance.
Answer:
No its not.
Read below on studies that have been done, and protein intake requirements.
--------------------------------------------
(This one is probably for sedentary individuals, but its the standard. Still it doesnt account for the athletic individual but mine as well establish this also)
McGovern Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs.
Proteins: 12%.
Carbs: 58%.
Fats: 30%.
___________________________________________
(these studies are for the athletic individual)
http://www.sportsnutritionsociety.or...-1-7-27-06.pdf
(1.2g/kg for the bodybuilder) "overestimation of needed protein."
http://www.springerlink.com/content/ucmb1x8e7135b6v3/
(1.57g/kg for positive nitrogen balance in adolesence)
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/psycho...gy/Protein.htm
(1.7-1.8g/kg to experience growth in muscle mass in hard training athletes).
http://www.medicdirectsport.com/athl...step=4&pid=440
(often recommended that athletes should consume as much as 1.2-1.8 g of protein/kg/day).
http://www.espn.go.com/trainingroom/...04/151285.html
---------------------------------------
Hope this helps.
Answer:
if you are working hard in the gym you may lose muscle mass if you do not have enough protein. muscles are made of protein. it just seems to make sense to eat lots of it to get more muscles...
Answer:
if you are working hard in the gym you may lose muscle mass if you do not have enough protein. muscles are made of protein. it just seems to make sense to eat lots of it to get more muscles... Finally, someone who understood the question. Thanks, I try to eat at least 1g per lb., but not always possible, that is the reason I asked. Best regards...
Answer:
Personally I see no reason why 160g of protein per day would be a problem. I don't even really have to try to get 200g, it just sort of happens.
Answer:
Personally I see no reason why 160g of protein per day would be a problem. I don't even really have to try to get 200g, it just sort of happens. I can chug down 160g protein daily without a problem. My main obstacle is money.......the root of all evil. Thanks...
Answer:
what are the sid effects of too much protein? 0_O
Answer:
what are the sid effects of too much protein? 0_O Over consumption of calories = fat gain.
Answer:
I can chug down 160g protein daily without a problem. My main obstacle is money.......the root of all evil. Thanks... I'm not sure what grocery stores you have but the ones around here always have buy one get one free on eggs and every other Wednesday have 1.99/lb chicken breasts. It isn't that hard to get that much protein in throughout the day. You just have to eat whether you want to or not.
Answer:
I can chug down 160g protein daily without a problem. My main obstacle is money.......the root of all evil. Thanks... how is money a problem
whey
eggs
milk
cottage cheese
tuna
chicken
buy it in bulk and enjoy.. its also cheap.. whey is somewhere aroudn 50c a serving
eggs are cheap as hell and can buy in a good bulk along with tuna and chicken
cottage cheese is about 2 bucks for 24oz in a store.. not bad at all IMO
Answer:
I'm not sure what grocery stores you have but the ones around here always have buy one get one free on eggs and every other Wednesday have 1.99/lb chicken breasts. It isn't that hard to get that much protein in throughout the day. You just have to eat whether you want to or not. I'm there, what stores are you talking about?