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    Struggling to hit protein goal

    Posts: 14 Member
    edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
    My daily protein intake for my bulking program is 360g protein daily,
    Today for example I had protein pancakes for breakfast (3 eggs 2 scoops protein, & oats)
    Chicken breast salad for meal 1
    Bacon and wholemeal bread meal 2
    Protein shake (40g protein) pre-workout
    Protein-Shake post-workout
    2x Chicken Breasts & wholemeal rice meal 3

    This totalled 268g of protein so I need another 92g and have no idea where I can fit that much in ?
    A protein bar only provides 20g so still another 70g of protein daily to fit into my meals ?
    Any ideas are appreciated

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    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      Why so much?!
    • Posts: 809 Member
      I'm sure you are struggling with that. That is almost enough protein for two of you. Why do you want so much?
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      Even if you ate a gram per pound of body weight you'd be on the high side, and A-ok.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Just worked out what I need to take in due to my high levels of activity daily and intense training. Plus my current height/weight etc ?

      My daily macros look like this
      Calories: 3600
      Protein 40% 360g
      Carbs 45% 400g
      Fat 15% 60g
    • Posts: 14 Member
      I'm currently 210lbs so I worked out that 1.5g protein per Lb of body weight is around 315 ?
      So even that I would still be under for today's macros even after eating 3 large chicken breasts, 2x protein shakes and protein pancakes haha
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      I'm pretty sure .85-1 gram is adequate.
    • Posts: 809 Member

      1 g/lb is more than enough:
      http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/the-myth-of-1glb-optimal-protein-intake-for-bodybuilders/

      That much protein won't hurt, but carbs are more import during a bulk. Your fat intake is really low. Minimum is about 0.4 g/lb LBM for general health long-term.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Bumped the fat up to a more realistic 84g
      Brought protein down to 315
      Carbs up to 450

      How's that
    • Posts: 515 Member
      I've mine set at 50% for carbs, 20% for protein and 30% for fats - 500grams for carbs, 133grams for fats and 200grams for protein. I don't think you need that much protein. As @richln said carbs are more important during a bulk. Up the fat % a bit more and don't be worried about gaining fat while bulking as you cant have one without the other really but bulk slow so the % increase in both muscle and fat will roughly be the same.
    • Posts: 90 Member
      jdscrubs32 wrote: »
      I've mine set at 50% for carbs, 20% for protein and 30% for fats - 500grams for carbs, 133grams for fats and 200grams for protein. I don't think you need that much protein. As @richln said carbs are more important during a bulk. Up the fat % a bit more and don't be worried about gaining fat while bulking as you cant have one without the other really but bulk slow so the % increase in both muscle and fat will roughly be the same.

      +1

      Also OP, of you want to compensate for energy expended for increased activity you should up your carbs above all else.
    • Posts: 38,439 MFP Moderator
      There really isn't any benefit over 1g of protein per lb of LEAN BODY MASS <--- not weight. Also, when bulking carbs play a much greater roll.. so why not drop protein down to at least 200g or less.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Bumped protein down to 271g
      Bumped carbs up to 452g
      Fats up to 80g

    • Posts: 29,136 Member
      ScottPhillips94 wrote: »
      Bumped protein down to 271g
      Bumped carbs up to 452g
      Fats up to 80g

      still too much protein ..

      should be .85 to 1 gram per pound of body weight…


      up your carbs to 500 and lower your protein to 200 and bump fats to closer to 100 …

    • Posts: 1 Member
      This guy is crazy lol. If you're 210lbs, you need 210g protéines. 1g per pound.
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      ScottPhillips94 wrote: »
      Bumped the fat up to a more realistic 84g
      Brought protein down to 315
      Carbs up to 450

      How's that

      3600 calories a day and you're only eating 450 grams of carbs?

      gurl please- up dem carbs.

      If you're trying to gain- macros come in second to over all calories. Make sure you're hitting your calories- don't sweat the macros so much- and as @RedWolf09 said- carbs are should be the focus and go up- not protein.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Ok thanks guys,
      What are the best ways of getting those extra carbs in ?
    • Posts: 14 Member
      How's this ?tg5pgk44ufew.jpg
    • Posts: 14,464 Member
      Carbs are everywhere! Bread, rice, pasta, potatoes. Vegetables!
    • Posts: 100 Member
      ScottPhillips94 wrote: »
      Ok thanks guys,
      What are the best ways of getting those extra carbs in ?

      shouldn't be difficult walk down an aisle in a supermarket there will be tons of carb sources lol.
    • Posts: 53 Member
      The most accurate way I know how much protein you need is that you need to learn your lean body weight first. Then take 2.75 per KG (Sorry I only know kilograms)

      This is more accurate to calculate by your lean body weight rather than all body weight. Coz, you need to feed your muscles, not your fats.
    • Posts: 523 Member
      The "best" way? Ice cream and pasta with a side of potatoes. There's so many carb options. Once you tell yourself "I can eat lots of carbs," it's not that hard to find them.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      I've had 4x bread slices today 2 with egg and 2 on their own,
      Also had pasta for meal 1 with tuna.
      Jacket potatoe could be an option
    • Posts: 34 Member
      Shoot for 350g protein bro, myfitness forums is the worst possible place to ask these sort of questions
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      harryfrankham1 wrote: »
      Shoot for 350g protein bro, myfitness forums is the worst possible place to ask these sort of questions

      says the new guy.

      there is absolutely no need for someone bulking to break themselves over trying to hit an unreasonably high protein goal. - and 1.) he's bulking and 2.) that's an unreasonably high protein goal.

      so- yeah.
    • Posts: 38,439 MFP Moderator
      harryfrankham1 wrote: »
      Shoot for 350g protein bro, myfitness forums is the worst possible place to ask these sort of questions

      Maybe you should spend some time doing some more research. If you like articles:

      This one is from your bros at bb.com

      http://rippedbody.jp/nutritional-hierarchy-importance-macros-fibre-alcohol/


      Or if you want some studies, this thread can be beneficial.
    • Posts: 515 Member
      ScottPhillips94 wrote: »
      I've had 4x bread slices today 2 with egg and 2 on their own,
      Also had pasta for meal 1 with tuna.
      Jacket potatoe could be an option
      ScottPhillips94 wrote: »
      Ok thanks guys,
      What are the best ways of getting those extra carbs in ?

      I get the carbs in via oats, potatoes, brown rice, bananas, apples, pasta, pizzas, chips, popcorn, etc. There are loads of options so eat and enjoy.
    • Posts: 34 Member
      psulemon wrote: »
      show previous quotes

      Maybe you should spend some time doing some more research. If you like articles:

      This one is from your bros at bb.com

      http://rippedbody.jp/nutritional-hierarchy-importance-macros-fibre-alcohol/


      Or if you want some studies, this thread can be beneficial.

      This is where the problem sits, people read too much *kitten* online, you need to try tactics yourself and see how your body takes, not taking info from prople who havent a clue what theyre talking about
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Jesus christ - 360g protein?
    • Posts: 38,439 MFP Moderator
      edited August 2015
      harryfrankham1 wrote: »
      show previous quotes

      This is where the problem sits, people read too much *kitten* online, you need to try tactics yourself and see how your body takes, not taking info from prople who havent a clue what theyre talking about

      So I should believe in broscience (because that is what you did) instead of actual studies from scientist. And you do realize that this information is from people in the fitness industry who have been doing it for a long time, right?
    • Posts: 29,136 Member
      harryfrankham1 wrote: »
      show previous quotes

      This is where the problem sits, people read too much *kitten* online, you need to try tactics yourself and see how your body takes, not taking info from prople who havent a clue what theyre talking about

      yea, forget science, just do random trials on your body and spin your wheels….

      wow..
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