protein question

[poppz]

My weight is 180 lbs. .protein intake should be 1.5 to 2x body weight right?.OK if I eat 2 lbs. Chicken breast everyday.that's roughly 270 g.protein intake. Will that be sufficient to gain my mass along with another 100.? grams protein from other sources

[Damienm05]

Well, it should be based on lean body mass, not just weight. For example, if you're very lean (~10% body fat) then 2g per lb. of LBM would be 300g. Also, Unless your total calories are rather low, I think 2g is excessive unless you're on an aggressive cycle or are a "hard-gainer" so to speak. So yes, I think 270g protein is plenty for you. Your total calories, energy sources, and overall makeup of the diet is more important.

[MACHINE5150]

^^^^^I agree 100%

[poppz]

I appreciate the help fellas.truly.its the help like that to amateurs like myself that makes this site great. Yes my bf is 10% roughly so that answered my questions.thanks again.