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So 1g protien for every pound of

Rae6503
Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
edited October 2024 in Social Groups
lean body weight or of body weight? That's 115 grams vs. 150 grams. I make 115 easy, but don't always hit 150.

ETA: I'm bulking right now.

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  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Actually, I'd do 1 gm per pound of GOAL body weight, since you're bulking.
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Well, I've always understood it as total body weight...presumably for bulking. You know I'm leaning, and I try to get over the lean but under the total. I haven't lost but one pound of lean muscle in the last 22 lbs. So, it sounds as though total body weight or higher is right for bulking. Funny, we have the same LBM and height. :-)
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    From what I've read it's technically per lb of LBM. This makes sense for people with higher body fat. As you get leaner the two numbers will be getting closer anyway.

    I don't think you would hinder your gains by "only" getting 1g/lb of LBM personally.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    what about when cutting? My LBM is about 96 pounds vs 120 bw. 96 is easier to get xD was just curious if the same applies?
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    what about when cutting? My LBM is about 96 pounds vs 120 bw. 96 is easier to get xD was just curious if the same applies?

    I would personally try to get at least 96 grams...but what difference does it make if you go over? As long as calorie goals are met, and min. protein goal is met, I wouldn't think it matters that much.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    You will see varying recommendations on this.

    Per most of the more well-educated posters on bb.com in the nutrition section, and the stickies there, 1g/lb LBM should be sufficient as a MINIMUM INTAKE.

    Lyle McDonald will recommend between 1 and 1.5g/lb LBM based on his posted articles.

    As ChrisDavey mentions, as you get leaner the g/lb lean and g/lb bodyweight numbers will approach each other and the difference between the two becomes small enough to not worry about.

    Also, obese people will have a lower protein req as they have a better chance at hanging on to lean mass, but this doesn't concern OP at all.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    I actually aim for 1.20 x my body weight, but that's just me.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    I've read quite a bit on this and the consensus seems to be that the body is capable of synthesizing 1.4g / lb of LBM. Now since it's hard to know exactly what your LBM is, I just shoot for 1.4g /lb of body weight and call it a day. If I go over, as someone else mentioned, so what? It's not going to hurt me, my body just won't absorb it. If you're getting at least 1g/lb I think you'll be fine. The 1.4 just seems to be the maximum useful amount.
  • doughnutwretch
    doughnutwretch Posts: 498 Member
    The rule of thumb I've read is 1g per pound of LBM. I, personally, hit 1g per lb on non-workout days and 30-40g more than that per day on workout days.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    what about when cutting? My LBM is about 96 pounds vs 120 bw. 96 is easier to get xD was just curious if the same applies?

    I would personally try to get at least 96 grams...but what difference does it make if you go over? As long as calorie goals are met, and min. protein goal is met, I wouldn't think it matters that much.

    Somedays I struggle to get that 120 grams actually xD A protein shake or meat just isn't always what I am craving. I think I asked thta looking for an excuse honestly. Can't be doing that!!!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    what about when cutting? My LBM is about 96 pounds vs 120 bw. 96 is easier to get xD was just curious if the same applies?

    When cutting I would be going closer to the high side rather than the lower. Protein being helpful for retention of LBM and all. Better to have too much than not enough I figure. Don't want you're muscles falling off :tongue:

    Oh & if you don't want a shake/meat. Try the protein sludge mixes. Seriously tasty desserts that help me reach my protein targets. LOVE em!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Just googled protein sludge.... what have i been missing out on?! lol!
    found a protein doughnut recipe too... will no longer be under on protein i think ;D
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I just finished my white chocolate sludge now :smile:

    this is another one of my faves.
    http://www.3dmusclejourney.com/recipes-sludge-cake.php
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Just googled protein sludge.... what have i been missing out on?! lol!
    found a protein doughnut recipe too... will no longer be under on protein i think ;D

    welcome to the 21st century lol
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Just googled protein sludge.... what have i been missing out on?! lol!
    found a protein doughnut recipe too... will no longer be under on protein i think ;D

    welcome to the 21st century lol

    Hey! be nice xD I tend to avoid almost anything with peanut butter in the ingredients xD
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    It's nice to have such a high calorie goal. Makes getting protein from just cheese possible...
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Just googled protein sludge.... what have i been missing out on?! lol!
    found a protein doughnut recipe too... will no longer be under on protein i think ;D

    welcome to the 21st century lol

    Hey! be nice xD I tend to avoid almost anything with peanut butter in the ingredients xD

    tempted to report post :tongue:
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Just googled protein sludge.... what have i been missing out on?! lol!
    found a protein doughnut recipe too... will no longer be under on protein i think ;D

    welcome to the 21st century lol

    Hey! be nice xD I tend to avoid almost anything with peanut butter in the ingredients xD

    tempted to report post :tongue:

    I'm with Sunshine here. Not a huge peanut butter fan. I only like it on sandwiches with large quantities of jelly.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I have to avoid it because I go from putting a tablespoon on my toast, to shoveling it in with said spoon xD No control! Love PB too much :D
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    That's ok then. And understandable!

    I'm much better with self control now except for when I get the legit natural stuff from the health food store. There is crack in it for sure :tongue:
  • nikolaim5
    nikolaim5 Posts: 233 Member
    From a sticky at BB.com...

    - If you guess your bodyfat is AVERAGE = 1-1.25g per pound TOTAL weight
    - If you KNOW your bodyfat = 1-1.5g per pound LEAN weight
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    I have to avoid it because I go from putting a tablespoon on my toast, to shoveling it in with said spoon xD No control! Love PB too much :D

    i feel your pain. i stopped buying it all together
  • karinefitness
    karinefitness Posts: 336 Member
    I don't know my body fat %, so I aim at AT LEAST 1g/body pound. But I usually get around 1.5 per body pound.
  • karinefitness
    karinefitness Posts: 336 Member
    Just googled protein sludge.... what have i been missing out on?! lol!
    found a protein doughnut recipe too... will no longer be under on protein i think ;D

    Why didn't I know about protein sludge until now?! Yum yum yum...

    I usually make protein bars, protein cookies, etc... but never tried the sludge! I never knew it existed so thanks for sharing :)
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