Ok. hold up. How much Protein am I supposed to get?

[thebamker]

in a given day?

seriously guys - I'm going to barf. I can feel it coming.

[wambam]

It REALLY depends on your goals. For realz.

I eat 110g+ of protein per day, but I'm training heavy and hard 5x/week.

[thebamker]

Jul 10, 2013 9:22:27 GMT -5 wambam said:

It REALLY depends on your goals. For realz.

I eat 110g+ of protein per day, but I'm training heavy and hard 5x/week.

Ok, so I am 5'5", 123(ish) pounds and want to just build up some muscle and lose the extra fat.

I know you're not a nutrionist, but you obviously have good knowledge about this stuff.

what would you recommend?

[wambam]

Jul 10, 2013 9:28:38 GMT -5 thebamker said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:22:27 GMT -5 wambam said:

It REALLY depends on your goals. For realz.

I eat 110g+ of protein per day, but I'm training heavy and hard 5x/week.

Ok, so I am 5'5", 123(ish) pounds and want to just build up some muscle and lose the extra fat.

I know you're not a nutrionist, but you obviously have good knowledge about this stuff.

what would you recommend?

At least 80.

ETA disclaimer: I have no formal training in medicine or nutrition. I'm just personally really geeked out on this stuff and read a lot about it.

[thebamker]

Jul 10, 2013 9:29:45 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:28:38 GMT -5 thebamker said:

Ok, so I am 5'5", 123(ish) pounds and want to just build up some muscle and lose the extra fat.

I know you're not a nutrionist, but you obviously have good knowledge about this stuff.

what would you recommend?

At least 80.

does it matter how I get it?  like could I drink most of it and throw in some meat somewhere?

[wambam]

Jul 10, 2013 9:31:43 GMT -5 thebamker said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:29:45 GMT -5 wambam said:

At least 80.

does it matter how I get it?  like could I drink most of it and throw in some meat somewhere?

What is the source of the liquid protein? Like, what type of isolate?

[vallarta]

I wouldn't do any less than a gram per pound of lean body mass. You can google ways to figure it out. You'll need your weight, height, and waist size.

[thebamker]

Jul 10, 2013 9:29:45 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:28:38 GMT -5 thebamker said:

Ok, so I am 5'5", 123(ish) pounds and want to just build up some muscle and lose the extra fat.

I know you're not a nutrionist, but you obviously have good knowledge about this stuff.

what would you recommend?

At least 80.

ETA disclaimer: I have no formal training in medicine or nutrition. I'm just personally really geeked out on this stuff and read a lot about it.

I know. don't worry about the disclaimer. I'm asking b/c you're obviously a powerhouse and you know some shit.  It's ok. I have the free will to follow or not follow your advice.

[thebamker]

Jul 10, 2013 9:32:59 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:31:43 GMT -5 thebamker said:

does it matter how I get it?  like could I drink most of it and throw in some meat somewhere?

What is the source of the liquid protein? Like, what type of isolate?

whey.

[wambam]

Jul 10, 2013 9:33:23 GMT -5 vallarta said:

I wouldn't do any less than a gram per pound of lean body mass. You can google ways to figure it out. You'll need your weight, height, and waist size.

This is a good recommendation.

[wambam]

Jul 10, 2013 9:33:59 GMT -5 thebamker said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:32:59 GMT -5 wambam said:

What is the source of the liquid protein? Like, what type of isolate?

whey.

Yeah that should be fine. Keep a close eye on your body comp though. If you start adding fat instead of muscle, you may want to eat actual meat rather than the liquid protein. But of you can't stomach a lot of meat, then proceed.

[thebamker]

Jul 10, 2013 9:33:23 GMT -5 vallarta said:

I wouldn't do any less than a gram per pound of lean body mass. You can google ways to figure it out. You'll need your weight, height, and waist size.

as in the very smallest measurement around my middle?

[vallarta]

Jul 10, 2013 9:36:03 GMT -5 thebamker said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:33:23 GMT -5 vallarta said:

I wouldn't do any less than a gram per pound of lean body mass. You can google ways to figure it out. You'll need your weight, height, and waist size.

as in the very smallest measurement around my middle?

Yes ma'am.

[thebamker]

ok - it's giving me a 44-100g sway. I guess I'll shoot in the 70g range and see what happens.

if I do two supplements/day (using the correct amount), I'll get 46g - which will meet my minimum requirement. I'll just add on from there. especially on work out days.

[jane6672]

I just shoot for the main component in my meal to be protein.
When I do this, I feel better overall, and don't feel sick from it. I have no idea how many grams that is.

I hate counting calories and grams such though.

[Jermys]

My surgeon's office said that the average woman needs between 65 and 80 per day.

[wambam]

Side note: All these threads about food, grocery stores, meat, and protein are giving me a lady boner.

[papie]

I aim for about 60g per day.

[lightbulbsun]

I try and get at least 70g/day. It's harder for me since I'm a vegetarian, because I don't like to eat too much processed meat substitutes, but it's managable.

[mssue]

Well, when not pregnant I was lifting heavy and working out so I would eat about 100-130 grams of protein a day and I weighed around 130. Lean body mass to grams a good way to get an idea of what you need.

[karmasabiotch]

I was told my target is 85-95g per day.

[jane6672]

Oh, and it would look something like this:

Breakfast
Eggs & Meat or
Spinach smoothie & meat (sausage links!) 

Lunch
Spinach salad w/ chicken or
Leftovers from dinner

Dinner
Usually, meat & veg:
 - Grilled chicken
 - Pork (in the crockpot)
 - Fish (mustard, dash of mayo, lemon juice, brush on top, throw breadcrumbs & parm on top of that, bake)
 - Salads
 - Roasted: potatoes/broccoli/cauliflower
 - Steamed/sautéed beans, carrots, corn

Mexican sort of foods are also great. Fresh vegetables, meat, beans. Also, you can prep the meat in the crockpot for several meals, and make burritos ahead of time and freeze.
 - Burritos
 - Tacos
 - Etc.

Snacks
Nuts (I like plain almonds)
Fresh fruit
Vegetables (baby carrots are great, because they keep well in the work fridge)

[thebamker]

well the super scary thing here is that I haven't been getting enough protein... ever... in my whole life. yikes!

[Deleted]

Another poster who loves Jay Robb. I love the egg white protein as well. I make watery oatmeal and mix it in with fresh blueberries and honey for breakfast. Super fast and easy way to get it in. I also like to blend it with zirco coconut water and ice. Hmmmmm...

[isabel]

Jul 10, 2013 9:29:33 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:22:27 GMT -5 wambam said:

It REALLY depends on your goals. For realz.

I eat 110g+ of protein per day, but I'm training heavy and hard 5x/week.

That is a shitton of protein!

I probably eat around 40-45 g.  I think 45 is what you're supposed to get if you're not training to be a cagefighter.

Hahaha!

I have no idea how much protein I eat, but I should probably eating a good deal more than I am.

[snipsnsnails]

Yeah, most of us don't. I always try to shoot for protein being the major component of my snacks/meals. What natural protein sources are already a part of your diet?

[sugarbear]

I aim for .5-.75 grams per pound of body weight, minimum. Most days, I eat about 120 grams. But, I wouldn't mind looking like a cage fighter, so keep that in mind. I train between 6 and 8 times per week, so I don't have training and non-training days.

eta, I typically weigh 175, but I'm still working off some baby weight.

[thebamker]

Jul 10, 2013 10:41:53 GMT -5 snipsnsnails said:

Yeah, most of us don't. I always try to shoot for protein being the major component of my snacks/meals. What natural protein sources are already a part of your diet?

meat, nuts, eggs, spinach... but I don't eat a lot of any of it.  It's been better since I started working out, but when I look at my diet for my whole life prior to this - it's pretty darn sad.

[eb777888]

I get anywhere from 50-100 grams. It really depends. I don't eat much meat, usually only with dinner, so I use whey protein. I need to try the egg white powder!

[Bad Dingo]

Jul 10, 2013 9:32:59 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jul 10, 2013 9:31:43 GMT -5 thebamker said:

does it matter how I get it?  like could I drink most of it and throw in some meat somewhere?

What is the source of the liquid protein?

Please tell me that I'm not the only one reading this and snickering?