Grams of protein

[Redbull212010]

Is about 250 grams of protein a good amount for someone who weights 156lbs and is trying to get muscle mass?

 

[vortrit]

A rule of thumb is about a gram per pound per day, I think. That's a lot, but it won't kill you. You also have to take into consideration your whole diet.

 

[BillHicksFan]

Space it out evenly over the day so that you body always has a constant source or protein. You are probably aware of this however I know many lifters who think that eggs in the moring and a steak at night is all they need as long as they get their 1g per pound of bodyweight.

 

[gtbmed]

A better interpretation of the rule is 1-1.5g protein per lb. of lean body mass per day, but that doesn't exclude you from eating more. Protein helps a lot with satiety. You have to make sure you're leaving room in your diet for fiber and healthy fats though.

 

[LAM]

depending on the phase of my diet I eat 1-1.5 grams per lb of fat free mass, after all fat doesn't need protein

 

[unclem]

^^^LAM where could i get that fat free mass? or are u just playing around and it dont excist?

 

[gtbmed]

It's just LBM.

Your body weight * (1 - your body fat %)