Is 130g too much protein in one day?
mwcraig34
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I have started to add protein powder to my diet and dont want to over do it! Is 130g of protein too much in one day?
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Hi I think they say a gram of protein for every pound of lean muscle mass. Your gym might be able to tell you what your muscle mass is. I wouldn't say 130 is too much though. My lean body mass is low at 90lb but I'm trying to get 120+ as I'm strength training. Adding in protein shakes to help get there.0
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I'd say its too little especially if you're trying to maintain or build muscle.0
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Shoot for 1g per lean muscle you have for starters.0
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Ok need more input still confused I'm a big man so 90lbs of lean muscle doesn't even come close to what I would weight!0
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Shoot for 1g per lean muscle you have for starters.
How do you calculate lean muscle?0 -
Unless you have kidney problems, you likely won't get too much protein. I had 131g today and I'm a vegetarian female.0
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I'm still looking for a bit more advise on this topic please read other post and make comments! Thank You!:bigsmile:0
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I ate 193 grams of protein, and i way 161. but im running alot and working out alot.0
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Lean Mass = Weight - Weight * (BF% / 100)0
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/maki1.htm
Check out that site...
I take in at least 225 to 250g a day0 -
Ok thank guys!0
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If you want to find out your lean body mass you can get a rough estimate by using the body fat calculators on this website:
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/
You will find that the results differ using the three calculators. You can get a better estimate by using callipers or having your body fat tested at your local gym.0 -
If you want to find out your lean body mass you can get a rough estimate by using the body fat calculators on this website:
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/
You will find that the results differ using the three calculators. You can get a better estimate by using callipers or having your body fat tested at your local gym.
Edit: I did the other one...and it seems much more accurate lol0 -
What are your goals? For the average active male 130 is enough.0
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I really hope it's not too much, because I just finished off my day with173grams of protein...And I'm female with 130 lbs of lean body mass... :bigsmile: Enjoy!!0
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If my lean muscle mass is 100 and I eat 100 g of protein will this help build more lean muscle.
I don't want to bulk up, but I want to gain lean muscle.
I'm just getting started with strength training.0 -
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I take in at least 225 to 250g a day
HOW???? I struggle to reach my protein levels set at 30% which is usually somewhere around 180-200g's...0
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