working out

amackg
amackg Posts: 48 Member
edited 7:02AM in Fitness and Exercise
Why does working out not add to your calorie allowance?

Also if you are working out what is the proper amount of protien to take a day? I know out days like 25% of calories but I want sure if I should change it

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    If you add your exercise, it will add calories. Are you doing that?

    I am for .8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. It doesn't necessarily match what is calculated by percent so I just remember that I'm aiming at 120 and keep an eye on it that way.
  • 30mphmike
    30mphmike Posts: 28
    protein intake really depends on your goals and its more about the different times a day you intake protein. Thirty grams every three hours has been a general theme for adding muscle but of course everyone's diet and exercise are unique
  • pzarnosky
    pzarnosky Posts: 256 Member
    30mphmike wrote: »
    protein intake really depends on your goals and its more about the different times a day you intake protein. Thirty grams every three hours has been a general theme for adding muscle but of course everyone's diet and exercise are unique

    Yup. If you lift heavy weights multiple times a week, you need more protein. I eat 1g per pound of lean body weight. I lift 4-5 days a week. I know people who are at 1.5g and above. It all depends on goals.
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