Is a High Protein Diet Absolutely Necessary?
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This supplement industry is a fraud.
Psychos on bb forums tell you to consume 300g per day.
I try telling cats this. Most protein unused protein gets urinated out anyways.I used to be one of those cats who consumed 4-8 scoops a day.
Ate like sh*t. Took a variety of supplements.
@ Op, a high-protein diet, is certainly the diet of preference. But realistically everything should be balanced: fats, carbs, and protein.
And protein "powder" isn't mandatory, but can help in certain situations.
Protein is key to build new muscle in a bulk and maintain muscle in a cut. But don't go overboard. You need carbs for energy and fat to maintain hormonal balance too. I think a 40%/35%/25% protein/carbs/fat split is probably the safest bet.
Hmmm, 45/23/33 for me today.
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Depends how high we're talking. Never considered matching LBM in protein "high." That should be standard IMO, but whatever.
More doesn't hurt. You'll probably want high protein during a diet to reduce hunger and maximize retention. Bulking is more lenient due to overeating.
Stick with an amount you can be consistent with.
More doesn't hurt. You'll probably want high protein during a diet to reduce hunger and maximize retention. Bulking is more lenient due to overeating.
Stick with an amount you can be consistent with.
the more protein the better but the minimum value for you is probably around 130g
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what are you basing that on?
what are you basing that on?
a guestimate of his LBM :cheff:
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I wish I knew about protein sooner.
Bboystyle
FIRE MATT LAFLEUR
So many people over eat protein. shyt just chills in your system rotting away. I dont follow the 1g per pound rule. shyt is way too much. I eat 80g to 100g and i weigh 175 lbs. Have no problems maintaining muscle when cutting or gaining when bulking
dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
^^^ pretty much the same for me. I do about .8 per lean body weight, but as long as I get 80-110 I’m good. I make sure to vary my sources tho, poultry/fish, eggs, yogurt, whey, non gmo soy or veggie protein (sakes and bars)
The answer is somewhere in between. The supplement industry has seemed to over-inflate how much you "need". That said, there is some diet adherence benefit to a higher amount in regards to satiety and macros relative to carbs and fats.
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desjardins
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I find it hard to do while at a caloric deficit so it's good news that it may not be necessary
I had a can of tuna, 8 ounces of chicken breast, and 2 scoops of protein powder today and still only at 130g (i'm 188)
Unless I start eating bison or something I don't see how I could ever get to 200g a day
I had a can of tuna, 8 ounces of chicken breast, and 2 scoops of protein powder today and still only at 130g (i'm 188)
Unless I start eating bison or something I don't see how I could ever get to 200g a day
Bboystyle
FIRE MATT LAFLEUR
U dont need that much (200) thats why. 130 is fine.