what happens when you weight train but dont consume enough protein?

matua0710 · 07-10-2008, 02:44 AM

2truSoldier · 07-10-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by matua0710

what happens when you weight train but dont consume enough protein?

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**Biggly** · 07-10-2008, 07:33 AM

Muscles grow from training by breaking down and then rebuilding stronger than before to prevent future breakdown, basically. Hence you need enough protein to repair the damage and a bit extra for the reinforcement.

Train without enough protein and you get the breaking down bit without the protein to repair, ie you can actually lose lean muscle tissue.

Some proteins the body can manufacture itself from other food sources but not the 'essential' amino acids, which must be obtained directly from your diet.

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**Jodi** · 07-10-2008, 11:28 AM

If you are a vegetarian or vegan there are many ways to get sufficient amounts of protein in your diet.

Many vegetarians eat fish and eggs - problem solved
Vegans - there is tofu, soy. Then you can do thinks like nuts and rice together, grains and beans together etc.. The combining of the different foods will give you the protein you need.

**Biggly** · 07-10-2008, 12:34 PM

Vegan diets are very tough to stick to as a diet choice - much easier if a moral thing as well. Having said that it can be a choice worth sticking to as I've known people just shrug off excess fat having gone vegan.

It's even tougher as a bodybuilder when protein requirements are way above normal but if the veggie life is the reason for the question my answer would be "It's not a good enough excuse, you need the protein and it is possible". There are plenty of vegan bodybuilders out there.

If it's nothing to do with vegetarianism and you just can't get hold of protein shakes or have time to cook then a couple of boiled eggs are a start and better than nothing.

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jasmine9 · 07-11-2008, 12:36 PM

Well nothing special happens, you need enough protein to repair the damage and a bit extra for the reinforcement.

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Biggly Nerd Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Borneo Posts: 533 Blog Entries: 1	Muscles grow from training by breaking down and then rebuilding stronger than before to prevent future breakdown, basically. Hence you need enough protein to repair the damage and a bit extra for the reinforcement. Train without enough protein and you get the breaking down bit without the protein to repair, ie you can actually lose lean muscle tissue. Some proteins the body can manufacture itself from other food sources but not the 'essential' amino acids, which must be obtained directly from your diet. B.
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07-10-2008, 11:28 AM	#4
Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,260 Photos: 1	If you are a vegetarian or vegan there are many ways to get sufficient amounts of protein in your diet. Many vegetarians eat fish and eggs - problem solved Vegans - there is tofu, soy. Then you can do thinks like nuts and rice together, grains and beans together etc.. The combining of the different foods will give you the protein you need.
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07-10-2008, 12:34 PM	#5
Biggly Nerd Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Borneo Posts: 533 Blog Entries: 1	Vegan diets are very tough to stick to as a diet choice - much easier if a moral thing as well. Having said that it can be a choice worth sticking to as I've known people just shrug off excess fat having gone vegan. It's even tougher as a bodybuilder when protein requirements are way above normal but if the veggie life is the reason for the question my answer would be "It's not a good enough excuse, you need the protein and it is possible". There are plenty of vegan bodybuilders out there. If it's nothing to do with vegetarianism and you just can't get hold of protein shakes or have time to cook then a couple of boiled eggs are a start and better than nothing. B.
	Biggly Bodybuilding Software "The sensation of hunger can often be alleviated and even mitigated entirely with the consumption of food.[citation needed]" Wiki

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07-11-2008, 12:36 PM	#6
jasmine9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: south africa Posts: 10	Well nothing special happens, you need enough protein to repair the damage and a bit extra for the reinforcement.