Do I need more protein?

Y2Yzir13 · 03-23-2004, 10:46 PM

Hey I am a thrower for my college. I am 6'5 and 250 pounds and this summer I have to dedicate myself to lifting and gettin in the best shape of my life. I have already decided that I will be taking Swole V2. I am trying to bulk up with muscle and try to lose some of my bf% at the same time. Ok so I am trying to eat healthier but its kinda been hard. But anyways I was thinking I need more protein in my diet. Would investing in some protein shakes do any good for me? Would they help me get in better shape? I appreciate any help. Thanks

**Prince** · 03-23-2004, 11:42 PM

regardless of your goals you need protein, if you weight train and want to gain muscle, yes you not only need protein but more of it, 1 to 1.5grams of protein per pound of bodyweight.

the best source of protein is food, but it can be difficult to get enough protein from food alone, so adding some protein shakes is a good way to get adequate protein.

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atherjen · 03-24-2004, 09:20 AM

I agree with Prince.
do you know how many grams of protein you are getting each day now?
you should be having a serving at each meal, regardless.

squanto · 03-24-2004, 10:09 AM

protein shakes are good, but dont do much if you dont modify your diet at least a little bit. if youre eating twinkies for breakfast lunch and dinner, protein shakes just aint gonna do it for you. they may help a bit tho.

kvyd · 03-24-2004, 05:24 PM

where you in school Y2Yzir13?

Y2Yzir13 · 03-24-2004, 06:19 PM

kvyd....I am in school at youngstown state univeristy in ohio. I am not gonna start taking protein shakes until the summer when I don't have to eat campus food. I plan on concentrating on eating peanut butter, chicken, and other high protein foods. By the way what are some other high protein foods that you reccomend? I really have no clue how much protein I get daily now cuz I am stuck eating campus food. I was also thinking about buying Optimum 100% Whey Protein, what do you think of that? And sorry one more question...I am 250 pounds and I heard 1 gram of protein for each pound. So I will need 250 grams of protein a day? Wouldnt that take like 3 shakes a day? Thanks for your help guys I am new at this and trying to learn.

squanto · 03-24-2004, 06:42 PM

meat... cheese... beans all have tons of protein. yes, a lot of people have 3 shakes a day... 3 solid meals and shakes in between. i would personally recommend replacing the shakes with good food like tuna, chicken, steak, etc. IF you have time to.

Skib · 03-25-2004, 07:13 AM

yes you need protein but i'm convinced that too much protein is hard on your liver...

Skib · 03-25-2004, 07:15 AM

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Originally posted by Y2Yzir13
kvyd....I am in school at youngstown state univeristy in ohio. I am not gonna start taking protein shakes until the summer when I don't have to eat campus food. I plan on concentrating on eating peanut butter, chicken, and other high protein foods. By the way what are some other high protein foods that you reccomend? I really have no clue how much protein I get daily now cuz I am stuck eating campus food. I was also thinking about buying Optimum 100% Whey Protein, what do you think of that? And sorry one more question...I am 250 pounds and I heard 1 gram of protein for each pound. So I will need 250 grams of protein a day? Wouldnt that take like 3 shakes a day? Thanks for your help guys I am new at this and trying to learn.

of course it depends on your current stats but regardless of what anyone says i'm convinced that 30-40 g per meal (providing you eat 5-6 meals a day) is sufficient... unless of course you're an absolute animal...

03-23-2004, 10:46 PM	#1
Y2Yzir13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 30	Do I need more protein? Hey I am a thrower for my college. I am 6'5 and 250 pounds and this summer I have to dedicate myself to lifting and gettin in the best shape of my life. I have already decided that I will be taking Swole V2. I am trying to bulk up with muscle and try to lose some of my bf% at the same time. Ok so I am trying to eat healthier but its kinda been hard. But anyways I was thinking I need more protein in my diet. Would investing in some protein shakes do any good for me? Would they help me get in better shape? I appreciate any help. Thanks
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03-23-2004, 11:42 PM	#2
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,929 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	regardless of your goals you need protein, if you weight train and want to gain muscle, yes you not only need protein but more of it, 1 to 1.5grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. the best source of protein is food, but it can be difficult to get enough protein from food alone, so adding some protein shakes is a good way to get adequate protein. www.allthewhey.com
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03-24-2004, 09:20 AM	#3
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	I agree with Prince. do you know how many grams of protein you are getting each day now? you should be having a serving at each meal, regardless.
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03-24-2004, 06:19 PM	#6
Y2Yzir13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 30	kvyd....I am in school at youngstown state univeristy in ohio. I am not gonna start taking protein shakes until the summer when I don't have to eat campus food. I plan on concentrating on eating peanut butter, chicken, and other high protein foods. By the way what are some other high protein foods that you reccomend? I really have no clue how much protein I get daily now cuz I am stuck eating campus food. I was also thinking about buying Optimum 100% Whey Protein, what do you think of that? And sorry one more question...I am 250 pounds and I heard 1 gram of protein for each pound. So I will need 250 grams of protein a day? Wouldnt that take like 3 shakes a day? Thanks for your help guys I am new at this and trying to learn.
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03-24-2004, 10:09 AM	#4
squanto Fitness Celebrity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cheese Cottage Posts: 1,466	protein shakes are good, but dont do much if you dont modify your diet at least a little bit. if youre eating twinkies for breakfast lunch and dinner, protein shakes just aint gonna do it for you. they may help a bit tho.

03-24-2004, 05:24 PM	#5
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	where you in school Y2Yzir13?

03-24-2004, 06:42 PM	#7
squanto Fitness Celebrity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cheese Cottage Posts: 1,466	meat... cheese... beans all have tons of protein. yes, a lot of people have 3 shakes a day... 3 solid meals and shakes in between. i would personally recommend replacing the shakes with good food like tuna, chicken, steak, etc. IF you have time to.

03-25-2004, 07:13 AM	#8
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 503	yes you need protein but i'm convinced that too much protein is hard on your liver...