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working out

amackg
amackg Posts: 48 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Why does working out not add to your calorie allowance?

Also if you are working out what is the proper amount of protien to take a day? I know out days like 25% of calories but I want sure if I should change it

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    If you add your exercise, it will add calories. Are you doing that?

    I am for .8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. It doesn't necessarily match what is calculated by percent so I just remember that I'm aiming at 120 and keep an eye on it that way.
  • 30mphmike
    30mphmike Posts: 28
    protein intake really depends on your goals and its more about the different times a day you intake protein. Thirty grams every three hours has been a general theme for adding muscle but of course everyone's diet and exercise are unique
  • pzarnosky
    pzarnosky Posts: 256 Member
    30mphmike wrote: »
    protein intake really depends on your goals and its more about the different times a day you intake protein. Thirty grams every three hours has been a general theme for adding muscle but of course everyone's diet and exercise are unique

    Yup. If you lift heavy weights multiple times a week, you need more protein. I eat 1g per pound of lean body weight. I lift 4-5 days a week. I know people who are at 1.5g and above. It all depends on goals.
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