How much protein tryin to build muscle

mlemley · 05-23-2008, 04:28 PM

I just recently lost 20 pounds and now im down to 160 and im 5'10. I am 20 years old and never lifted a day in my life but recently got a gym membership to put some muscle back on. I went to the store and i bought some protein and they told me I if im tryin to build in take i should be intaking your body weight x 1.5. (160 x 1.5 = 240g protein a day!) Is it true that i should be doing this many grams of protein a day to build muscle and how do i even intake that...ne tips or nething would be helpful because Im very new to the fitness world..thanks guys

lucifuge · 05-23-2008, 05:02 PM

Welcome to IM!

1.5g per pound sounds good,
just remember you have to account for the protein in your regular food as well.
For example, a chicken breast has about 22g of protein, a large egg about 6g,
a cup on non fat milk about 8g, etc...
Keep track of your food intake and figure out the amount of protein you're getting daily,then adjust from there.

tomuchgear · 05-23-2008, 08:25 PM

eh check that food fact depends on the size o the chicken breast bro. you can get these massive ones that have 35. great for after the gym.

lucifuge · 05-23-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tomuchgear

eh check that food fact depends on the size o the chicken breast bro. you can get these massive ones that have 35. great for after the gym.

yeah, I was just throwing out a rough estimate.
You're talking about the bag of frozen chicken breasts right?

Irons77 · 05-23-2008, 08:58 PM

Boneless skinless boobs I buy are 26g every 4oz. I like the big boobs that are 8oz.

thewicked · 05-24-2008, 12:00 AM

dude.. walmart and most big box grocery stores sell FROZEN CHICKEN QUARTERS... 10LBS FOR UNDER 5 BUCKS!

when you're a meat whore like me.. you find the best buys for sure!

fi you can butcher your own shit.. go to a meat market and buy legs or quarters of the bigger animals..

or buy a 7mm-08 and learn to hit what you're aiming at after you get a hunting liscense!

thewicked · 05-24-2008, 12:01 AM

also.. down the typical 1-1.5 grams of protien a day or as best as you can because i know it's hard the heavier you get..but try that and see how your gains come along. That should be more than enough if you're a hard training fool.

natural^ · 05-24-2008, 12:06 AM

also if you want fast protein just buy some protein bars and find the # of grams that you need, they have all kinds of protein content, and you can buy them at walmart. but thats if you're always on the go like me, ideally its good to have grilled chicken.

be sure when you are loading up on proteins that you are loading up on water too. too much protein with little water to clean the kidneys can be harmful.

thewicked · 05-24-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by natural^

also if you want fast protein just buy some protein bars and find the # of grams that you need, they have all kinds of protein content, and you can buy them at walmart. but thats if you're always on the go like me, ideally its good to have grilled chicken.

be sure when you are loading up on proteins that you are loading up on water too. too much protein with little water to clean the kidneys can be harmful.

QFT! good advice man! I actually had a problem with that about a yera ago when i was eating about 400 grams a day with heavy duty training but wasn't drinking enough water. Dr. visit found that little lovely information out.

natural^ · 05-24-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thewicked

QFT! good advice man! I actually had a problem with that about a yera ago when i was eating about 400 grams a day with heavy duty training but wasn't drinking enough water. Dr. visit found that little lovely information out.

400? god damn, haha. i take in roughly 150.

**Built** · 05-24-2008, 12:57 AM

I like to get in about 220g, but that's mostly a satiety issue. As long as you're getting in over a gram per pound LBM (which for me would be 114g) you're golden.

If you don't gain, you need more calories. Don't forget your fats, carbs...

Mirey86 · 05-26-2008, 09:05 AM

Well, 20 grams of protein a day is good enough to keep your bones healthy. Also, try working out after getting protein, because this would get you stronger. Best of Wishes.

Travis Bell · 05-26-2008, 10:42 AM

hehe I'm downing about 500g right now. Majority of it comming from food

natural^ · 05-26-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Bell

hehe I'm downing about 500g right now. Majority of it comming from food

damn what do yall eat. i mean i know what foods carry the most protein but for example travis, on a normal day, what does your food plan look like that gives you at least 450g?

Travis Bell · 05-26-2008, 04:58 PM

It actually varies quite a bit as for the actualy food, but I eat quite a bit of eggs, 2-3 chicken breast twice a day and lots of beef as well. Milk is in every shake, except my post workout shake. really I just make sure I have some significant amount of protein in every meal. I do consume about 3-5 shakes a day, just depends on what my food intake has been. I use my protein shakes to fill in the gaps. oh I eat alot of fish too.

what Ive found is that its not difficult for me to get loads and loads of protein in, but I have to balance that with a good intake of quality carbs. I've gone back to adding 2 cups of oatmeal in my morning shake and adding 2 more in one of my shakes during the day.

you really just have to make a conscious dedication to eating lots of high protein foods. It gets boring. Sometimes I feel like if I eat another chicken breast or can of tuna one will pop out my ears. haha. And sometimes I do have to let it go for a day or two but what I do notice is when I'm on top of my game nutritionally I recover much faster and feel lots stronger in the gym

thewicked · 05-26-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by natural^

damn what do yall eat. i mean i know what foods carry the most protein but for example travis, on a normal day, what does your food plan look like that gives you at least 450g?

HAHA I take 3 shakes a day.. followed by ALOT OF FOOD!

if i had to break it down.. probably about 4 baked potatoes and almost two whole chickens a day ( i grill alot of meat by the lb) along with whatever else I decide to eat.

I'm a chipotle junkie too.. 1100 cals in a burrito is my kinda foods!

500 cals is serious eating! HAHA! I'm sitting about mid 300's a day now.

natural^ · 05-27-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewicked

HAHA I take 3 shakes a day.. followed by ALOT OF FOOD!

if i had to break it down.. probably about 4 baked potatoes and almost two whole chickens a day ( i grill alot of meat by the lb) along with whatever else I decide to eat.

I'm a chipotle junkie too.. 1100 cals in a burrito is my kinda foods!

500 cals is serious eating! HAHA! I'm sitting about mid 300's a day now.

Chipotle is awesome

05-23-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
mlemley Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: BOSTON Posts: 1	How much protein tryin to build muscle I just recently lost 20 pounds and now im down to 160 and im 5'10. I am 20 years old and never lifted a day in my life but recently got a gym membership to put some muscle back on. I went to the store and i bought some protein and they told me I if im tryin to build in take i should be intaking your body weight x 1.5. (160 x 1.5 = 240g protein a day!) Is it true that i should be doing this many grams of protein a day to build muscle and how do i even intake that...ne tips or nething would be helpful because Im very new to the fitness world..thanks guys

05-23-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
tomuchgear is naked eatin cheetos Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1,670 Photos: 5	eh check that food fact depends on the size o the chicken breast bro. you can get these massive ones that have 35. great for after the gym.
	i bet in the world you live in every one is a pony, eats rainbows, and craps butterflys. there is no damn justice in the world.

05-23-2008, 08:58 PM	#5
Irons77 Training like a bitch Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	Boneless skinless boobs I buy are 26g every 4oz. I like the big boobs that are 8oz.
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05-24-2008, 12:00 AM	#6
thewicked THE FRIDGE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the underground, TX Posts: 274	dude.. walmart and most big box grocery stores sell FROZEN CHICKEN QUARTERS... 10LBS FOR UNDER 5 BUCKS! when you're a meat whore like me.. you find the best buys for sure! fi you can butcher your own shit.. go to a meat market and buy legs or quarters of the bigger animals.. or buy a 7mm-08 and learn to hit what you're aiming at after you get a hunting liscense!
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05-24-2008, 12:01 AM	#7
thewicked THE FRIDGE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the underground, TX Posts: 274	also.. down the typical 1-1.5 grams of protien a day or as best as you can because i know it's hard the heavier you get..but try that and see how your gains come along. That should be more than enough if you're a hard training fool.
	PROUD TO BE SPONSORED BY APT WWW.PROWRISTSTRAPS.COM AND ATLARGE NUTRITION!

05-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#2
lucifuge 100 Proof Chaos Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 1,351 Photos: 14	Welcome to IM! 1.5g per pound sounds good, just remember you have to account for the protein in your regular food as well. For example, a chicken breast has about 22g of protein, a large egg about 6g, a cup on non fat milk about 8g, etc... Keep track of your food intake and figure out the amount of protein you're getting daily,then adjust from there.

05-24-2008, 12:57 AM	#11
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,513	I like to get in about 220g, but that's mostly a satiety issue. As long as you're getting in over a gram per pound LBM (which for me would be 114g) you're golden. If you don't gain, you need more calories. Don't forget your fats, carbs...

05-26-2008, 09:05 AM	#12
Mirey86 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: canada Posts: 3	Well, 20 grams of protein a day is good enough to keep your bones healthy. Also, try working out after getting protein, because this would get you stronger. Best of Wishes.
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05-26-2008, 10:42 AM	#13
Travis Bell Westside Bencher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 188	hehe I'm downing about 500g right now. Majority of it comming from food
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05-26-2008, 04:58 PM	#15
Travis Bell Westside Bencher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 188	It actually varies quite a bit as for the actualy food, but I eat quite a bit of eggs, 2-3 chicken breast twice a day and lots of beef as well. Milk is in every shake, except my post workout shake. really I just make sure I have some significant amount of protein in every meal. I do consume about 3-5 shakes a day, just depends on what my food intake has been. I use my protein shakes to fill in the gaps. oh I eat alot of fish too. what Ive found is that its not difficult for me to get loads and loads of protein in, but I have to balance that with a good intake of quality carbs. I've gone back to adding 2 cups of oatmeal in my morning shake and adding 2 more in one of my shakes during the day. you really just have to make a conscious dedication to eating lots of high protein foods. It gets boring. Sometimes I feel like if I eat another chicken breast or can of tuna one will pop out my ears. haha. And sometimes I do have to let it go for a day or two but what I do notice is when I'm on top of my game nutritionally I recover much faster and feel lots stronger in the gym
	AtLargeNutrition - Support the company that supports strength!

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