Amount of Protein

Skyliner · 05-12-2001, 04:09 AM

I know we caclate the amount of protein intake a person needs by looking at his current weight, but how do you caculate it? For example, I'm 123 lbs (nice number

), so how many grams of protein do I need everyday?

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I don't have a great body, but as long as I work hard like now, I'm gonna reach there.

**Prince** · 05-12-2001, 09:43 AM

The rule of thumb is 1 - 1 1/2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So, for you that would be 123grams - 185grams of protein per day.

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Just because the majority believes it, does not make it true!

Disbeliever · 05-12-2001, 10:17 AM

Depending on your goals, that might be good, if your looking to put on muscle i would maybe make it 200 or so.

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05-12-2001, 04:09 AM	#1
Skyliner Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Whisper in the Wind Posts: 265	Amount of Protein I know we caclate the amount of protein intake a person needs by looking at his current weight, but how do you caculate it? For example, I'm 123 lbs (nice number ), so how many grams of protein do I need everyday? ------------------ I don't have a great body, but as long as I work hard like now, I'm gonna reach there.

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05-12-2001, 09:43 AM	#2
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,413 Photos: 356	The rule of thumb is 1 - 1 1/2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So, for you that would be 123grams - 185grams of protein per day. ------------------ Just because the majority believes it, does not make it true!

05-12-2001, 10:17 AM	#3
Disbeliever Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Holbrook, NY, USA Posts: 13	Depending on your goals, that might be good, if your looking to put on muscle i would maybe make it 200 or so. ------------------ "Success will not lower its standard to us, we must raise are standard to success." <font size="1">[This message has been edited by Disbeliever (edited 05-15-2001).]</font>