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Tons. Trust sourced experts. Alan Aragon & Layne Norton hang around BB.com.

Protein doesn't make you cut fat. Bodybuilding.com is a supplement selling company after all. Still, 190g could be a reasonable goal based on your personal stats and/or goals, etc. We just don't know what those are.

The special-ist.

If you're staying at the same deficit and calorie allotment, you'll have to reduce your carb or fat calories (or both) to allow for the increased protein intake. That or burn more calories/raise your caloric intake a bit to compensate. The choice and how it aligns with your goals is obviously yours.

Eat whatchoo wanna eat when you wanna eat it. Like a minute before you go to bed, even. As so many others have said... that after 6 thing is a Bro wearing a lab coat.

Norton is the end all be all of protein knowledge. Watch and learn from a Doctoral expert.

It's not the meals as much as it is 1) Your nutrition or 2) Your training progression. Solution: 1) Know your required caloric intake as it relates to your goals and eat more meals if calorically challenged (muscle needs fuel- you gotta eat). 2) Train with a purpose. Track your training.

The kind that's either: 1) A 2 scoop serving 2) Amino spiked and thus less quality protein per weight. Rule of thumb- for a 30ishg scoop of protein, you should have about 22-24g protein per scoop.

Yes. And I kicked it in the soft parts and kept running. Began eating whatever I wanted within macros/calories and rewarded with 7% body fat. You've reached the point of the spring springing back and running into the wall of unsustainability. And that's ok. Many of us have been there.

Found this as well. Canned fish is notoriously understocked. Typically MAYBE a serving and a half. It's one of the most troubling first world problems of our time.

For sure. You just don't look as good naked.

Used to do it daily. Not all that flavorful but made those egg whites go down smooth.

Every. Dang. Day. Keep it in calories or macros and it's never cheating.

Unwilling to give up pancakes on Sunday? Your style is impeccable. IIFYM will work. Just need to possibly realign it with your new training goals.

Broooooccoliiiiiii. And potatoes with butter. And meat. All together. So good. So filling.

Yep. Love it.

Chicken Tikka Masala and a granny smith apple. And a donut. And a cookie.

That one time I busted science IN THE FACE and ate 400g carbs a day, 1/3 of them straight sugar and lost weight to 7% body fat. That Dude "Science" you're talking up is highly suspect... because I think he's not actually science. But we're digressing... back to OP.

I follow macros to an obsessive fault- but as mentioned, it all ties in with an overall caloric and training goal. That said, if you're high on fats, you need to be a little more selective about your protein sources. Nuts have protein, but they're not a "protein" per say--- they're a fat with some protein. Eggs are a 50/50…

As often as you feel you need to in efforts to effectively track your progress without become obsessive or demotivated with potential ups, downs and flatlines. It's 100% subjective.

I eat the said junk food I crave.

No. Smoothie on.

Since you're asking for anecdotes... Personally, I've allowed anything and everything within my caloric allotment. That said, if you're super low on calories, sometimes you have to be a little more creative with the food you do eat. I typically work out in the morning on an empty stomach, so I don't usually start eating…

The day you started lifting is the day you will be forever small. But for reals, packing on a pound of legit muscle a month (post any "noob gains") is impressive.

So let it be written, so let it be done.

Brought your other post in for more context: First time posting here and first time ever posting anything!!! I am wondering if there is anyone else out there that feels like therebia truly something wrong because no matter what I just can't lose weight! I have made my diary public and have posted for 50 days. Please feel…

Why do you feel that way? General soapboxery: Weight loss isn't always linear. Readjust expectations and enjoy the ride. If you're consistent, you'll find success over time. It's a long game.

It could be because weight fluctuates. Example: On Thursday, I weighed before I worked out. Came back after... 90 minutes later...and I'd gained 4 lbs. Weight is not a great short term indicator of anything other than gravity at a moment in time. Long term, and consistently, it can show trends and progress, but day by at…

I pack an 800 calorie shake down right before bed every night and it's loaded with sugar, fat and carbs. I'm at 6-7% body fat and still reducing. In short, a full stomach at bedtime isn't going to kill your weight loss any more than someone slapping your back when you're making a funny face will make your face stick that…

Keep calm and carb on. Your weight gain was less from carbs and more from eating more food than you used as energy. Protein doesn't have magical weight loss properties so drinking a protein shake won't promote weight loss any more than, as mentioned, eating the same amount of carbs. Protein shakes are generally for helping…