Keep eating my Protiens?????
mryak750
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I have a question...I have been cutting for the last 12 weeks....my LBM is about 160...my research indicates according to my weight I should be getting at least 160g of protien a day to preserve LBM...I'm a newbe to strength training...meaning this is my first time training for strength...I always did 3 sets of 10 in the past...all my lifts are continueing to increase and my muscle is finally starting to show, my question is do I really need to get 160g of protien to preserve LBM...I usually get around 100g...thanks
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I think you should. There is a good website called Mark's Daily Apple that just had a topic about this a couple weeks ago explaining how much protein to eat & why. There is a lot of good info about nutrition & strength training on the site. MFP says i'm always over on protein but i ignore that.0
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If you're serious about your strength training, 100g sounds too low indeed.
I have a similar LBM (~170) and I make sure to eat at least 150g on average.
120g on some days, 200g on others, it's the average that counts.
Perhaps you could try to discover new protein sources?0 -
no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!0
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thanks....early in my jorney I would get 160-180 per day....but its starting to feel like an overload of protien..I make sure I have some with every meal...one protien shake a day would get me to my goal of 160-180...but I'm tired of those shaks and i'm not eating any extra animal protiens..0
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no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!
Ignore this.
Shoot for 1g/lb of lbm.0 -
and If I don't what happends???
I only ask because I thought we gage muscle retension by strength gains on a cut...My progress in strength has been good so far0 -
I am quite a bit heavier than you, but am also trying to shed some weight while maintaining muscle. I eat about 1 gram per pound, plus a little more maybe 5-6% to help repair muscle damage from workouts. I so far have lost more than 30 lbs (24 since i started MFP) I had measurements and body comp done this week to mark my 100 day milestone on MFP, and I have only lost about 2 lbs of muscle in the total 30 lbs dropped since january. I am using a progressive strength training program to build some strength while i drop weight, and will be switching to eating at maintenance in another 15 lbs. best of luck with your program0
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no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!
Ignore this.
Shoot for 1g/lb of lbm.0 -
I am quite a bit heavier than you, but am also trying to shed some weight while maintaining muscle. I eat about 1 gram per pound, plus a little more maybe 5-6% to help repair muscle damage from workouts. I so far have lost more than 30 lbs (24 since i started MFP) I had measurements and body comp done this week to mark my 100 day milestone on MFP, and I have only lost about 2 lbs of muscle in the total 30 lbs dropped since january. I am using a progressive strength training program to build some strength while i drop weight, and will be switching to eating at maintenance in another 15 lbs. best of luck with your program
nice....I guess I should continue with the 160g0 -
and If I don't what happends???
I only ask because I thought we gage muscle retension by strength gains on a cut...My progress in strength has been good so far
Strength =/= muscle mass.
It is best to aim for the 1g/lb/lbm so that you can minimize any risk of loss of LBM while cutting. If your protein is too low, you do not have enough to utilize for muscle protein synthesis.0 -
no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!
Ignore this.
Shoot for 1g/lb of lbm.
^This...and what Sara said0 -
I have a question...I have been cutting for the last 12 weeks....my LBM is about 160...my research indicates according to my weight I should be getting at least 160g of protien a day to preserve LBM...I'm a newbe to strength training...meaning this is my first time training for strength...I always did 3 sets of 10 in the past...all my lifts are continueing to increase and my muscle is finally starting to show, my question is do I really need to get 160g of protien to preserve LBM...I usually get around 100g...thanks
Yes, you do. Make friends with whey.0 -
I have a question...I have been cutting for the last 12 weeks....my LBM is about 160...my research indicates according to my weight I should be getting at least 160g of protien a day to preserve LBM...I'm a newbe to strength training...meaning this is my first time training for strength...I always did 3 sets of 10 in the past...all my lifts are continueing to increase and my muscle is finally starting to show, my question is do I really need to get 160g of protien to preserve LBM...I usually get around 100g...thanks
Yes, you do. Make friends with whey.
ok....so tired of whey0 -
I have a question...I have been cutting for the last 12 weeks....my LBM is about 160...my research indicates according to my weight I should be getting at least 160g of protien a day to preserve LBM...I'm a newbe to strength training...meaning this is my first time training for strength...I always did 3 sets of 10 in the past...all my lifts are continueing to increase and my muscle is finally starting to show, my question is do I really need to get 160g of protien to preserve LBM...I usually get around 100g...thanks
Yes, you do. Make friends with whey.
ok....so tired of whey
I get anywhere from 125-160g of protein in every day, and the only whey I eat is a little bit that I sneak into things like homemade brownies and baked oatmeal. It's totes doable with little or no supplementation. Feel free to check my diary.0 -
no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!
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i'm 180lbs and cutting. Protein intake is around 120g. Protein is overrated so that supplement companies can make more money.0
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If you're a newb you should be building muscle not trying to retain it bro.0
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causation=/=correlationi'm 180lbs and cutting. Protein intake is around 120g. Protein is overrated so that supplement companies can make more money.
Fallacy0 -
Better hope you know who doesn't contribute to this thread.0
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I also do 1g/lb. I hate protein too. I wish I could replace it with cheesecake. I started adding heavy whipping cream to my double rich chocolate protein shakes which makes them more enjoyable. Still watching my macros of course.0
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His brother-in-arms is already here.Better hope you know who doesn't contribute to this thread.0 -
I know. Mr Barbell Curls
His brother-in-arms is already here.Better hope you know who doesn't contribute to this thread.0 -
I know. Mr Barbell Curls
His brother-in-arms is already here.Better hope you know who doesn't contribute to this thread.
you know they work yer whole body right?0 -
Going to the gym tomorrow and dropping bench, rows and press and just doing curls and I will only eat 50 grams of protein tomorrow.
I know. Mr Barbell Curls
His brother-in-arms is already here.Better hope you know who doesn't contribute to this thread.
you know they work yer whole body right?
Not srs0 -
I am in love with Optimum Nutrition whey protein - milk chocolate mixed with 8 ounces of fat free milk is heavenly!! Put it in a shaker and it tastes like you're cheating - better than Nestle's!!! 24 grams of protein per scoop - plus what's in the milk!!0
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You could try Egg White protein powder.I have a question...I have been cutting for the last 12 weeks....my LBM is about 160...my research indicates according to my weight I should be getting at least 160g of protien a day to preserve LBM...I'm a newbe to strength training...meaning this is my first time training for strength...I always did 3 sets of 10 in the past...all my lifts are continueing to increase and my muscle is finally starting to show, my question is do I really need to get 160g of protien to preserve LBM...I usually get around 100g...thanks
Yes, you do. Make friends with whey.
ok....so tired of whey0 -
His brother-in-arms is already here.Better hope you know who doesn't contribute to this thread.
Crap0 -
A good example is "the breast fast companies" .
What do plastic surgeons have to do with it?0 -
no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!
Ignore this.
Shoot for 1g/lb of lbm.
ignore this. ridiculous to use a cookie cutter method for everyone. Protein intake should vary.
Here is an example.
Person 1: Doesn't do much, over weight, pretty sedentary. Has an LBM of 130lbs.
Person 2: Olympic athlete, trains many hours a day with an LBM of 130lbs.
Person 3: Woman who is breast feeding, and has a broken leg and an LBM of 130
Person 4: Someone who is strength training in a deficit and trying to minimize muscle loss.
^^^This is who the recommendation is geared toward^^^0 -
no you do not! anywhere from 50 to 80 is perfect!
Ignore this.
Shoot for 1g/lb of lbm.
ignore this. ridiculous to use a cookie cutter method for everyone. Protein intake should vary.
Here is an example.
Person 1: Doesn't do much, over weight, pretty sedentary. Has an LBM of 130lbs.
Person 2: Olympic athlete, trains many hours a day with an LBM of 130lbs.
Person 3: Woman who is breast feeding, and has a broken leg and an LBM of 130
You think person 1,2 and 3 should eat the same amount of protein??? Once again OP, use common sense. Don't follow people blindly.
I see your point...thanks for the help0
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