why so much protein? (for wight gain?)

fruity_man
fruity_man Posts: 180 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm at 2,370 calories (my BMI is 1,300)... so I want to gain weight. 20% of that is protein. (119 gr)

Why so high? i usually meet/ overshoot that requirement with whey protein concentrate... and i usually 2,600+ calories. But I was raised vegetarian... there's no way I got 119 GRAMS most of my life.

is high protein for losing weight? i've gained ab0ou/t 5 pounds IN 3 WEEKS

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    0.6-0.8g of protein per lb of body mass.

    Gaining 5lb's in 3 weeks is mainly going to be fat... knock your caloric intake down by 150 calories until you're gaining 0.5lb-1lb per week.

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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    How small are you to think you have a BMR of 1300?
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    edited September 2015
    keep doing what your doing my guess is if your truly 7.5% you have a very fast metabolism or extremely active? Keep eating 2600 calories till you get to your goal weight then back off 300 and see what happens if you level off gaining your at maintenance if you lose raise it 150 calories and adjust accordingly. I would kill to be at 10% body fat.. I would check your BMR.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    119 gram isn't that much at all honestly- I aim for like 150. (I suck at hitting it because I'm lazy and cheap- but it's more than doable)

    Honestly you really can average around 100 and be fine.
    Secondly - you need a calorie surplus before you need perfect macros. If you're macros are perfect- but you aren't in a surplus- it means literally nothing.

    Secondly I would aim for 100 (or more) in protein and round out your diet with carbs. Carbs = insulin spikes = muscle growth.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    How small are you to think you have a BMR of 1300?

    That was my question as well.
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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    leolibby233 wrote: »
    98 lbs
    5'6"
    33 years old.

    I'm 100 pounds now. I was 110 in my picture. some fat is what I want. my cheeks are sunken in... only fat will correct that. I tend to digest meat (the thick, dense stuff) poorly... I rely on eggs, cheese, yogurt and whey (and I also have some chicken burritos)

    Thanks for clarifying. I'm 5'6" (female) so the low number had me worried, but it does sound about right.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    If you don't care if the weight gain is fat or muscle ... just eat. Your BMI is well into the underweight category. Honestly, talking to a doctor about this might be a good idea.
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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    leolibby233 wrote: »
    I have... they know. I was 93.7 when the clinic weighed me. The illness I had was extreme acid reflex.

    Did they refer you to a licensed dietitian to help with gaining?
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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Then demand to see another doctor until one treats you properly.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    Feel free to take a look at my diary for ideas if you'd like -- I average 100-120g of vegetarian protein daily (on 2000 calories). Cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs, and protein powder/bars are my staples. Since you're not going to need to worry about calories, hitting 119g should be pretty easy. Make sure to read labels (things like yogurt can vary WILDLY in terms of protein).
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