Is 130g too much protein in one day?

mwcraig34
mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have started to add protein powder to my diet and dont want to over do it! Is 130g of protein too much in one day?
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  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    :bigsmile:
  • toshie333
    toshie333 Posts: 295 Member
    Hi I think they say a gram of protein for every pound of lean muscle mass. Your gym might be able to tell you what your muscle mass is. I wouldn't say 130 is too much though. My lean body mass is low at 90lb but I'm trying to get 120+ as I'm strength training. Adding in protein shakes to help get there.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    I'd say its too little especially if you're trying to maintain or build muscle.
  • DesignGuy
    DesignGuy Posts: 457 Member
    Shoot for 1g per lean muscle you have for starters.
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    Ok need more input still confused I'm a big man so 90lbs of lean muscle doesn't even come close to what I would weight!:wink:
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    Shoot for 1g per lean muscle you have for starters.

    How do you calculate lean muscle?
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Unless you have kidney problems, you likely won't get too much protein. I had 131g today and I'm a vegetarian female.
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
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  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    I'm still looking for a bit more advise on this topic please read other post and make comments! Thank You!:bigsmile:
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    bump
  • cbarns
    cbarns Posts: 19
    I ate 193 grams of protein, and i way 161. but im running alot and working out alot.
  • csquare2390
    csquare2390 Posts: 1
    Lean Mass = Weight - Weight * (BF% / 100)
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/maki1.htm


    Check out that site...

    I take in at least 225 to 250g a day
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    Ok thank guys!
  • ColleenRoss50
    ColleenRoss50 Posts: 199 Member
    If you want to find out your lean body mass you can get a rough estimate by using the body fat calculators on this website:

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/

    You will find that the results differ using the three calculators. You can get a better estimate by using callipers or having your body fat tested at your local gym.
  • abberbabber
    abberbabber Posts: 972 Member
    If you want to find out your lean body mass you can get a rough estimate by using the body fat calculators on this website:

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/

    You will find that the results differ using the three calculators. You can get a better estimate by using callipers or having your body fat tested at your local gym.

    Edit: I did the other one...and it seems much more accurate lol
  • TenderBranson
    TenderBranson Posts: 114 Member
    What are your goals? For the average active male 130 is enough.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    I really hope it's not too much, because I just finished off my day with173grams of protein...And I'm female with 130 lbs of lean body mass... :bigsmile: Enjoy!!
  • ThinUpGirl
    ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
    If my lean muscle mass is 100 and I eat 100 g of protein will this help build more lean muscle.

    I don't want to bulk up, but I want to gain lean muscle.

    I'm just getting started with strength training.
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    .

    I take in at least 225 to 250g a day

    HOW???? I struggle to reach my protein levels set at 30% which is usually somewhere around 180-200g's...
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    If my lean muscle mass is 100 and I eat 100 g of protein will this help build more lean muscle.

    I don't want to bulk up, but I want to gain lean muscle.

    I'm just getting started with strength training.

    You will NOT bulk up.
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    I'm a chick and I aim for 150+ gm, so my vote is NO. :flowerforyou:
  • ThinUpGirl
    ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
    Any recommendations for protein powder??

    I can't imagine eatting that much protein...
  • lillebanon
    lillebanon Posts: 214 Member
    Unless you have kidney problems, you likely won't get too much protein. I had 131g today and I'm a vegetarian female.

    Good job Morebean. I'm at 138g (also a vegetarian) so far today, and I still have 200 calories to eat/drink, so I'm thinking a whey powder in soymilk shake... That will put me at 170, which is my daily goal.
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    Any recommendations for protein powder??

    I can't imagine eatting that much protein...

    I like Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate. 1 scoop is 120 cals, 24 gm of protein. I just mix it in water with a spoon...it mixes smooth and tastes great.
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    Thank u!
  • Emv79
    Emv79 Posts: 245 Member
    I'm a chick and I aim for 150+ gm, so my vote is NO.

    Same here. I'm a woman and I aim for 145-150gm
  • Emv79
    Emv79 Posts: 245 Member
    I use Promasil whey protein powder : 90cal & 20mg protein per scoop. I have 2 scoops with water after my workouts. Vanilla tastes good to me!
  • mwcraig34
    mwcraig34 Posts: 359 Member
    So I'm thinking from what I read and have seen from the wed sites I need to be around 200 - 225g of protein a day!
  • stayxtrue
    stayxtrue Posts: 1,186 Member
    There is no such thing is too much protein... Its more not enough protein ;)

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