how to get to 100grams of protein?
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arditarose wrote: »arditarose wrote: »arditarose wrote: »OP, what's your calorie goal? I usually get over 100 within my first 1200 calories of the day. Often I go up to 150 (which is really not necessary), but if you want to take a look at my diary feel free.
1200-1500, and I feel stuffed every day
So why were you not so stuffed before you started eating less? It's not like you're eating THAT much more protein if you're still under 100 grams, right?
Because I was not eating right at all. I tried to starve in the morning and ended up bingeing on cookies, cheetos, etc. in the afternoon. Breakfast would be a banana, lunch would be a bread-heavy cafe sandwich with chips and chocolate for dessert, snack of a bag a of cookies and a bag of chips, maybe a coke too, dinner was chicken tenders and a salad, or a bowl of cereal. Terrible, and not filling like protein.
Okay. I just can't understand because I'm 130 lbs and still hungry on my maintenance calories of 1800, and 150 grams of protein haha.
Your body probably uses a lot more calories than mine to maintain those killer abs! I'm still at the beginning of my journey, so my base calories are lower.
No, actually mine are lower now. Your TDEE decreases as you lose weight. When I started I could probably maintain on 2200. Now only 1800.0 -
stevencloser wrote: »100 g is about a pound of lean meat.
Also for the record, not gonna build much muscle while you're in a deficit, even with this amount of protein.
I'm not expecting to look like a bodybuilder anytime soon. I need a deficit to burn the 26 pounds of fat i need to loose. Once the fat is gone, I can focus more on building. Right now the biggest goals are to loose fat and and build at least a modest amount of muscle. Seriously, right now, my curls are 10 lbs
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I usually use 2 scoops of whey (40g of protein) to help me out. I ran out a couple of days ago though, so I've been eating a lot more plain greek yogurt and I had a cup of milk today. I'm at a 1200 calorie deficit and pretty much always manage to eat at least 100 g of protein (I aim for 115). So feel free to add me if you want to check out my diary!
Other things rich in protein that I have almost every day are chicken breasts, eggs and oat bran. If I'm only a few grams short of protein and also short on calories I have broccoli.0 -
I eat Greek Yogurt and guzzle protein powder. At least the Greek Yogurt is tasty...0
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I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/0 -
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
Your building muscle mass as a 5'7" male eating 1350 calories and 84 grams of protein? Magical.0 -
Hey Bill, if it is working for you, that's truly great I'm curious, di you have an estimate for your average daily exercise calorie burn?
Personally I can't trade solid food for powder. Too hard to barbeque!
Good job on your loss and fitness, proving once again it is never too late.0 -
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
Are you weighing 105 pounds?0 -
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
Okay, so I'll allow the 0.8 g/lb body weight because I've never read a good study suggesting more, but please tell me: How. Are. You. BUILDING. Muscle. On. 1350. Calories.
Never mind that men should not consume less than 1500 calories and I suspect you're losing muscle along with fat, but think you're building because it's more visible now.0 -
stevencloser wrote: »Are you weighing 105 pounds?
Do you think I could be? No, given what I'd related earlier, of course not. I'm 187# down from 255 last September
I pointed out that my protein intake and the OP's are essentially the same despite a vast difference in body size and make up even as we are both in active training programs. That does not compute.
I know I am getting enough protein. The question worth asking is whether her goal is set too high (with the added implication borne out by her experience that the consumption goal is difficult to achieve).
Few seem to ask that sort of question here.
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stevencloser wrote: »Are you weighing 105 pounds?
Do you think I could be? No, given what I'd related earlier, of course not. I'm 187# down from 255 last September
I pointed out that my protein intake and the OP's are essentially the same despite a vast difference in body size and make up even as we are both in active training programs. That does not compute.
I know I am getting enough protein. The question worth asking is whether her goal is set too high.
Few seem to ask that sort of question here.
I don't think 100 grams of protein is too high a goal for a 5'2" woman, no questions here.0 -
stevencloser wrote: »Are you weighing 105 pounds?
Do you think I could be? No, given what I'd related earlier, of course not. I'm 187# down from 255 last September
I pointed out that my protein intake and the OP's are essentially the same despite a vast difference in body size and make up even as we are both in active training programs. That does not compute.
I know I am getting enough protein. The question worth asking is whether her goal is set too high (with the added implication borne out by her experience that the consumption goal is difficult to achieve).
Few seem to ask that sort of question here.
Yeah you should be getting like 140-150 grams of protein. And eating more.0 -
stevencloser wrote: »100 g is about a pound of lean meat.
Also for the record, not gonna build much muscle while you're in a deficit, even with this amount of protein.
I'm not expecting to look like a bodybuilder anytime soon. I need a deficit to burn the 26 pounds of fat i need to loose. Once the fat is gone, I can focus more on building. Right now the biggest goals are to loose fat and and build at least a modest amount of muscle. Seriously, right now, my curls are 10 lbs
you are probably not going to lose fat and build muscle..
are you doing any kind of heavy lifting program along with your dieting?0 -
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
Lol seems legit.
No way you're building muscle mass with a 1350 calorie intake and eating 84g of protein.
Are you confusing strength with muscle mass?0 -
arditarose wrote: »Your building muscle mass as a 5'7" male eating 1350 calories and 84 grams of protein? Magical.
No. You need to read my post again. The devil is in the details.
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I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
do you have before and after measurements or dexa scan results to prove this ?0 -
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
do you have before and after measurements or dexa scan results to prove this ?
I wouldn't trust E-stats without proof from a DEXA scan lol0 -
arditarose wrote: »Your building muscle mass as a 5'7" male eating 1350 calories and 84 grams of protein? Magical.
No. You need to read my post again. The devil is in the details.
from your post:
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
so you have no time building or maintaining muscle mass on 1350 calories? Or did you leave out some information...0 -
arditarose wrote: »Your building muscle mass as a 5'7" male eating 1350 calories and 84 grams of protein? Magical.
No. You need to read my post again. The devil is in the details.
from your post:
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
so you have no time building or maintaining uncle mass on 1350 calories? Or did you leave out some information...
Thank you. I swear I was reading that correctly.0 -
arditarose wrote: »arditarose wrote: »Your building muscle mass as a 5'7" male eating 1350 calories and 84 grams of protein? Magical.
No. You need to read my post again. The devil is in the details.
from your post:
I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
so you have no time building or maintaining uncle mass on 1350 calories? Or did you leave out some information...
Thank you. I swear I was reading that correctly.
LOL
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IsaackGMOON wrote: »I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
do you have before and after measurements or dexa scan results to prove this ?
I wouldn't trust E-stats without proof from a DEXA scan lol
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BILLBRYTAN wrote: »It is easy to sift out bad info on the internet merely by looking at the source of the research papers and then seeing if the same research is duplicated anywhere else. REAL SCIENCE IS REPEATABLE, regardless of whether one is male or female.
The part in bold is true as evidenced by how easily your posts, and the one quoted below, were sifted out.I'm 5'7", male, a distance runner, and for 1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level. I don't do TDEE as week to week my training varies.
I am not having problems building or maintaining muscle mass.
This is interesting reading:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/
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Are you having trouble reading the plainly stated?1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level.
The OPs base deficit, no exercise that day, could suggest a protein target of around 55g.
She is aiming for 100. The question is whether that is appropriate as an average.0 -
Are you having trouble reading the plainly stated?1350 calories base intake my protein target is 84g -- which goes up depending on daily activity level.
The OPs base deficit, no exercise that day, could suggest a protein target of around 55g.
She is aiming for 100. The question is whether that is appropriate as an average.
Your protein goal is based on your weight/LBM.0 -
gah, this thread is making me want an ice coffee protein shake0
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It's making me wonder if some people have been trying to smoke their protein powder. T'would explain a few things...0
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snickerscharlie wrote: »It's making me wonder if some people have been trying to smoke their protein powder. T'would explain a few things...
"How to burn calories"0 -
stevencloser wrote: »100 g is about a pound of lean meat.
Also for the record, not gonna build much muscle while you're in a deficit, even with this amount of protein.
I'm not expecting to look like a bodybuilder anytime soon. I need a deficit to burn the 26 pounds of fat i need to loose. Once the fat is gone, I can focus more on building. Right now the biggest goals are to loose fat and and build at least a modest amount of muscle. Seriously, right now, my curls are 10 lbs
you are probably not going to lose fat and build muscle..
are you doing any kind of heavy lifting program along with your dieting?
I am working with a personal trainer. We do 2 hour long intense workouts, he focuses on building my muscles while keeping my heart rate up. He works me hard until I can't go anymore, then does one more set. I am seeing results already, slow and steady. I don't guess it would be called a heavy lifting program, because I can't lift heavy weights, but we definitely push my body's limits. I also work out and additional day on my own and run 1-3 miles a day, most days.
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IsaackGMOON wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »It's making me wonder if some people have been trying to smoke their protein powder. T'would explain a few things...
"How to burn calories"
If only my extra calories were that easy to burn ! Haha
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stevencloser wrote: »100 g is about a pound of lean meat.
Also for the record, not gonna build much muscle while you're in a deficit, even with this amount of protein.
I'm not expecting to look like a bodybuilder anytime soon. I need a deficit to burn the 26 pounds of fat i need to loose. Once the fat is gone, I can focus more on building. Right now the biggest goals are to loose fat and and build at least a modest amount of muscle. Seriously, right now, my curls are 10 lbs
you are probably not going to lose fat and build muscle..
are you doing any kind of heavy lifting program along with your dieting?
I am working with a personal trainer. We do 2 hour long intense workouts, he focuses on building my muscles while keeping my heart rate up. He works me hard until I can't go anymore, then does one more set. I am seeing results already, slow and steady. I don't guess it would be called a heavy lifting program, because I can't lift heavy weights, but we definitely push my body's limits. I also work out and additional day on my own and run 1-3 miles a day, most days.
Sounds like you're lifting as heavy as you can and definitely need that protein. I like to do two cups of coffee, one cup of milk, and one scoop of protein powder. Around 255 calories and 35 grams of protein.0
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