Protein - how much is too much?
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I am currently following an eating plan where I am eating 80 - 90 grams of protein a day. It is going very well, however I have a question. There have been some days where I realize I have eaten 100-120 grams of protein once I add it up. Is there a adverse effect if I am eating over my goal protein? I am 27, 5'6'', and currently weigh 194. My protein comes from protein shakes, tuna, chicken, almonds, cashew, yogurt, turkey, fat free cottage cheese - all good stuff! Any information for me guys?
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I am sure like everything TOO much of anything is't really good for you, but protein is a really good for muscle. I need to increase my protein, i know i am not getting enough..0
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great question. I've always wondered too! I can't help ya!0
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My old fitness trainer used to tell me that the rule of thumb if you are trying to gain muscle is 1 gram for every pound you weigh.0
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okay..... so I'm new to this site - what does it mean when posts say "bump"?0
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Bump means they are bringing the topic back up. I just read that too much protein is onyl found to be bad for people with kidney disease0
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What does bump mean? I'd like to know too.0
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it all depends on what you are going for with your diet. if you are trying to build some muscle, i would strive for 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. if you are simply trying to maintain and keep those muscles strong, you can probably stick with 1 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. (those are daily figures)0
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My old fitness trainer used to tell me that the rule of thumb if you are trying to gain muscle is 1 gram for every pound you weigh.
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My old fitness trainer used to tell me that the rule of thumb if you are trying to gain muscle is 1 gram for every pound you weigh.
This is what I've always heard/read. I know a lot of people who lose better at closer to a gram/pound, too.0 -
What does bump mean? I'd like to know too.
Some one already said..
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I just started working out with a trainer, she told me to aim for as many grams of protein as the weight i want to be. So if you want to weigh 135lbs get 135 grams of protein a day. I hope this helps you out.0
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I try to consume 1 gram of protein per pound I weigh. IT has helped me shed weight and gain lean muscle. I get my protein through, legumes, chicken, tuna, an occasional 100% whey protein shake, and pork. I also have 2 cups of leafy veggies with lunch and dinner when I am digesting that much protein at a time. It aids digestion.0
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You can theoretically eat too much protein, but not just the amounts you are eating. Many bodybuilders eat upwards of 2g per pound of bodyweight. As far as losing weight higher protein will help you more than hurt you assisting in retaining muscle mass and helping with energy and recovery from intense workouts. In other words don't worry about it.0
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so bump means it is a topic that has already been shared somewhere else? I am unclear on that as well......sound's like someone is saying, "Bump........been there done that heard that before"....kind of rude if that is the case.
If you are not trying to build muscle, the excess protein can be hard for your kidney's to handle and put a little strain on them....if you are lifting some serious weight, your body will use a lot of that protein.
If you are sedentary, I don't recommend that much protein.0 -
Thanks for the responses..... keep it coming, this is great info. When i have been telling people howmuch protein I am eating, I have generally gotten teh response that it seems like a lot of protein, but my doc said that 80-90 grams isn't "high" protein, it's "adequate" protein. I usually plan out my eating the night before, so now I won't be as worried trying to adjust my food if I go "over" on my protein. My goal is to lose at least 10% of my fat, and build more lean muscle. Not necessarily body builder type thing, but just leaner and stronger.0
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If you drink enough water you can eat all the clean protein you want. Just don't eat so much that your stomach feels like you overate. I'm usually between 200-250 grams a day. 6'4" 188...doing P90x0
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My protein goal every day is 100. Sometimes I get 90, sometimes I get 130. I spoke to my trainer about it last night & he felt 100-120 is perfect for me. I am 5'6, 146 lbs working out 3-5 times/week.0
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so bump means it is a topic that has already been shared somewhere else? I am unclear on that as well......sound's like someone is saying, "Bump........been there done that heard that before"....kind of rude if that is the case.
If you are not trying to build muscle, the excess protein can be hard for your kidney's to handle and put a little strain on them....if you are lifting some serious weight, your body will use a lot of that protein.
If you are sedentary, I don't recommend that much protein.
That is not what Bump means. Bump is used to "Bump" a topic back to the top of the list of topics, since it is sorted by the last time a comment was posted. Bump is not rude, it is a way of saying "I think this post is important and would like more people to see it so hopefully we can get good answers"
It is very commonly used in forums across the internet.0
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