Protein and weight lifting.

Ocarina

If you read you can find people say to eat your body weight in protein. So my weight is 180lb and I would eat 180g of protein.

This seems CRAZY to me and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to eat all that? I love my carbs (whole wheat only) so I wonder what is best? I currently try to get to 100g as closely as possible but am not sure how to go beyond that.

Do I drink protein drinks randomly during the day? I currently one have one after lifting. Or should I stick to 100g and just go with that?

I would sub out carbs if needed...

ElizGifford

I think that estimate is quite high. I've heard people say to aim for 30 grams of protein per meal, and those were weight lifters who tend to be protein positive. Vegetarians survive on lots less. So I would stick with what's working for you!

ninerbuff

If you read you can find people say to eat your body weight in protein. So my weight is 180lb and I would eat 180g of protein.

This seems CRAZY to me and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to eat all that? I love my carbs (whole wheat only) so I wonder what is best? I currently try to get to 100g as closely as possible but am not sure how to go beyond that.

Do I drink protein drinks randomly during the day? I currently one have one after lifting. Or should I stick to 100g and just go with that?

I would sub out carbs if needed...

This usually would be done to gain weight and that much is usually direct towards males. If you're just trying to retain lean body mass 100 grams for you should be more than enough.

pkarim

The way I saw it was to eat my goal weight in grams of protein so I eat around 120g a day which has worked for me. Protein shakes help and I usually drink one in the evening or after a workout. If you get one serving of protein per meal then it is very easy.

atomdraco

The info I found is based on kg, not lb.

stanvoodoo

I am not a "Lifter" and my Doctor recommends 80-110 grams which has worked very well!

Just try your best and find what works for you or ask your Doctor or Nutritionist.

Take Care!

CraftyGirl4

100 grams is quite adequate. I'm a vegetarian and I eat plenty of carbs and believe me, I've gained plenty of muscle.

melaniecheeks

Yes it's certainly not "eat your current weight ".

It's a rough guide, and its around 1 g per lean body mass that is your goal. So 100g is probably a good enough target.

Ocarina

Cool thanks guys! I will stick with what I've got! I enjoy my current plan and never feel like I'm starving or struggling at the gym.

margieward82

If you read you can find people say to eat your body weight in protein. So my weight is 180lb and I would eat 180g of protein.

This seems CRAZY to me and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to eat all that? I love my carbs (whole wheat only) so I wonder what is best? I currently try to get to 100g as closely as possible but am not sure how to go beyond that.

Do I drink protein drinks randomly during the day? I currently one have one after lifting. Or should I stick to 100g and just go with that?

I would sub out carbs if needed...

People have already said this, but I'll reiterate you need 1 g of protein for each pound of lean mass at your goal weight. 180 is not needed, but about 100 g is prolly fine! Don't forget you can personalize your food goals if you haven't yet done so. That has really helped me because I strive to be at 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat....
Anyways! Good luck!