How much protein?

ripperx · 03-30-2004, 08:45 PM

Hi all,

I've been on gopro's system for about half of the cycle and I was wondering how much protein should I be taking in. In terms of protein, I talking about the whey powder. Normally since I do a 3-day split, I tkae 1 serving right after the workout. Is this too little? I'm trying to build mass wonder what's the best dosage. I'm 5'10"" and ~215lbs. Should I be taking the whey twice a day that I work out? If so when are the best times besides afte rthe workout? Can I replace a breakfast with the shake? Should I be taking it on off days that I do not workout or just do cardio? It's 22g of protein per serving. If anyone can help me out that would be great. Thanks in advance.

DimebagDarrell · 03-30-2004, 08:50 PM

try to take in 1.5-2 grams of protien per pound of body mass per day. for you, thats 325-430 grams. this is assuming youre trying to gain mass

SkinnyKid · 03-30-2004, 09:58 PM

its soo hard to get that much protein. i barely get 140grams (my weight in lbs). are you sure you need that much? if so then i might have to start taking 3 whey shakes a day. i eat either chicken or steak every night, but i have no idea how much protein is in those.

PreMier · 03-30-2004, 10:09 PM

SkinnyKid-- Go to www.fitday.com and check out how much protein is in steak and chicken. Also a bunch of protein shakes are NOT the answer. You need a balanced diet. Try and eat some tuna, or any other meat during the day. Not just at dinner. I suggest reading the stickies in the diet forum, then ask questions from there.

DimebagDarrell · 03-30-2004, 10:22 PM

make sure your diet doesnt consist of solely protien tho, u still need veggies and fats. 4 oz of chicken is 20-some-odd grams of protein, when i was bulking for a while i was hitting 300 grams a day no problem, milk is my favorite source, its like natures candy to me :S (btw i took about 80 grams a day by way of supplements)

ripperx · 03-31-2004, 12:05 AM

Of course i meant with a balanced diet, but specifically for like protein shakes. Like how much do you guys do a day? I only do 3 a week after my 3day split. I think I need to kick it up, but how much and like the frequency. Should I be takign them during my off days too or just the days I lift? Basically, I just want to get an idea from those who are trying to gain mass to see what their dosage are and the pros/cons of it.

**Prince** · 03-31-2004, 12:12 AM

depends on your protein intake, I have 2-3 per day, with meal 1, post work-out and meal 7.

I find it hard to get enough protein thru food alone, so I supplement with whey protein.

ripperx · 03-31-2004, 12:18 AM

Prince,

Can I skip breakfast and get a protein drink? So basically 2-3 on top of other meals is good? How about 2-3 for each of the 3days i workout?

**Prince** · 03-31-2004, 12:30 AM

I would not recommend that, I believe in carbs and protein meal 1, very important IMO.

I have 1 cup oats, or Empower cereal, and a whey protein shake for breakfast (both with a cup of 1% milk)

03-30-2004, 08:45 PM	#1
ripperx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35	How much protein? Hi all, I've been on gopro's system for about half of the cycle and I was wondering how much protein should I be taking in. In terms of protein, I talking about the whey powder. Normally since I do a 3-day split, I tkae 1 serving right after the workout. Is this too little? I'm trying to build mass wonder what's the best dosage. I'm 5'10"" and ~215lbs. Should I be taking the whey twice a day that I work out? If so when are the best times besides afte rthe workout? Can I replace a breakfast with the shake? Should I be taking it on off days that I do not workout or just do cardio? It's 22g of protein per serving. If anyone can help me out that would be great. Thanks in advance.

03-30-2004, 10:09 PM	#4
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,962 Photos: 2	SkinnyKid-- Go to www.fitday.com and check out how much protein is in steak and chicken. Also a bunch of protein shakes are NOT the answer. You need a balanced diet. Try and eat some tuna, or any other meat during the day. Not just at dinner. I suggest reading the stickies in the diet forum, then ask questions from there. P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

03-31-2004, 12:12 AM	#7
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,405 Photos: 356	depends on your protein intake, I have 2-3 per day, with meal 1, post work-out and meal 7. I find it hard to get enough protein thru food alone, so I supplement with whey protein. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

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Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,405 Photos: 356	I would not recommend that, I believe in carbs and protein meal 1, very important IMO. I have 1 cup oats, or Empower cereal, and a whey protein shake for breakfast (both with a cup of 1% milk) BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

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03-30-2004, 08:50 PM	#2
DimebagDarrell Cutting sucks. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 774 Photos: 4	try to take in 1.5-2 grams of protien per pound of body mass per day. for you, thats 325-430 grams. this is assuming youre trying to gain mass

03-30-2004, 09:58 PM	#3
SkinnyKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 68	its soo hard to get that much protein. i barely get 140grams (my weight in lbs). are you sure you need that much? if so then i might have to start taking 3 whey shakes a day. i eat either chicken or steak every night, but i have no idea how much protein is in those.

03-30-2004, 10:22 PM	#5
DimebagDarrell Cutting sucks. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 774 Photos: 4	make sure your diet doesnt consist of solely protien tho, u still need veggies and fats. 4 oz of chicken is 20-some-odd grams of protein, when i was bulking for a while i was hitting 300 grams a day no problem, milk is my favorite source, its like natures candy to me :S (btw i took about 80 grams a day by way of supplements)

03-31-2004, 12:05 AM	#6
ripperx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35	Of course i meant with a balanced diet, but specifically for like protein shakes. Like how much do you guys do a day? I only do 3 a week after my 3day split. I think I need to kick it up, but how much and like the frequency. Should I be takign them during my off days too or just the days I lift? Basically, I just want to get an idea from those who are trying to gain mass to see what their dosage are and the pros/cons of it.

03-31-2004, 12:18 AM	#8
ripperx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35	Prince, Can I skip breakfast and get a protein drink? So basically 2-3 on top of other meals is good? How about 2-3 for each of the 3days i workout?