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  1. 07-12-2005, 10:16 AM #1
    zoso428
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    protein intake...

    rule of thumb is 1.5-2g per lb of body weight you are.... i know that...but is that lean body weight or your actually body weight including lbs of fat..i hav ebene doing lean body weight and im not sure if i can be making better improvements doing my full weight
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  2. 07-12-2005, 11:15 AM #2
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    IronFreakX
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    You will never be 100% sure unless you measure your oxygen cycle....i think it(Harris formula) can be anywhere from..15-30% off....Id rather be getting MORE protein than less protein......I do it full bodyweight neway...
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  3. 07-12-2005, 11:18 AM #3
    SwoleCat
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    It's per lb. of LEAN BODYWEIGHT. (to support the muscle you have while having a bit extra to support the growth of new lean muscle tissue)

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