protein???

[eyecandy_44]

so lets get this straight.... i have heard sooooooooooooooo many different suggestions about how much i should be intaking per day. is it really 1 gram/ pound?

[x_moe]

yes 1 gram/ pound

[djack99587]

what happens if you take in more than that , is it just wasted?

[Haro3]

i would consider 1 gram per pound of lbm for maintenance im taking in prolly 2 or better

[JohnboyF]

there is no definitive answer some ppl will use .8-2. You need to see what works for you.

[CSAR]

there is no definitive answer some ppl will use .8-2. You need to see what works for you.

It all depends on you - your internal organ health, your metabolism, your workouts, your goals, etc. IMO, anyone who is seriously lifting weights needs at least 1 g per kg, the majority of which need to come from whole foods. I also don't advocate protein shakes, unless used only as a post WO supp, in which case whey protein is excellent. Just my two cents.

[MotoLifter]

It all depends on you - your internal organ health, your metabolism, your workouts, your goals, etc. IMO, anyone who is seriously lifting weights needs at least 1 g per kg, the majority of which need to come from whole foods. I also don't advocate protein shakes, unless used only as a post WO supp, in which case whey protein is excellent. Just my two cents.

Why dont you like protein shakes as an alternate source of protein??? If you dont mind me hijacking your thread for a second eyecandy. I try to get 1.5gm per lb. and its hard to eat when I should due to my job.

[Haro3]

Why dont you like protein shakes as an alternate source of protein??? If you dont mind me hijacking your thread for a second eyecandy. I try to get 1.5gm per lb. and its hard to eat when I should due to my job.

i use shakes and it works for me...whats ur job?

[perfectbeast2001]

I do not understand why people think whey is an inferior source of protein, looking at it scientifically it is actually superior due to its excellent amino profile. The downside is it digests quickly possibly leaving a time with no trickle of aminos into the system and it doesn;t fill you up like wholefood. I think a balance between whey and wholefood is good. For example I often combine a scoop of whey with my cooked oats, that way I get an excellent protein source combined with a slower digesting wholefood.

[Haro3]

I do not understand why people think whey is an inferior source of protein, looking at it scientifically it is actually superior due to its excellent amino profile. The downside is it digests quickly possibly leaving a time with no trickle of aminos into the system and it doesn;t fill you up like wholefood. I think a balance between whey and wholefood is good. For example I often combine a scoop of whey with my cooked oats, that way I get an excellent protein source combined with a slower digesting wholefood.

yea i agree. i take 1 cup oatmeal and grind it up with a coffee grinder add it to two scoops of whey for a meal replace ment its like 540 cals 50/50 protein/carbs drink one around 930 and one an hour before workout makes it easy for me with work to just grab a shake. sitting down and eating a meal isnt an option for me

[CSAR]

Why dont you like protein shakes as an alternate source of protein??? If you dont mind me hijacking your thread for a second eyecandy. I try to get 1.5gm per lb. and its hard to eat when I should due to my job.

I do like protein shakes, but they are supplements which are meant to "supplement" an existing diet. And I think whey protein is an outstanding protein, but I would never rely on it for the bulk of my protein needs. Whey is easily digestible and fast acting, which makes it ideal post WO. If you're pressed for time, shakes can help - but there really is no substitute for clean solid food.

The human body needs a variety of protein sources, which have varying ratios of essential amino acids, amino acid profiles, etc. After I finish teaching a morning or afternoon class, I go to my office, grab my materials for the next class, and take 5 minutes to eat 100 g of either lean beef or chicken breast, which I prepared the night before. In addition, I eat whole eggs and egg whites for breakfast, more steak/chicken for lunch, fish for dinner, and lowfat cottage cheese before bed. Different proteins for different purposes at different times of the day. I vary my carb sources for same reasons.