I'm 17, 125 lbs. HOw much protien (g) should i eat per day to get maxium muscle (weight gain) gain? (at lease)

By Anonymous on Saturday, September 18, 1999 - 10:05 pm: Edit

Just take a look of another topic..u will find such SIMPLE answer.

By DSHEEBS777 on Saturday, September 18, 1999 - 10:55 pm: Edit

YOU SHOULD EAT BETWEEN 1-2 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER POUND OF BODYWEIGHT. SUCH AS EGG WHITES, SKIM MILK, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS, PROTEIN POWDERS ARE GREAT CHOICES. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.

By Anonymous on Friday, October 08, 1999 - 08:04 pm: Edit

at least 200 grms a day to grow.

By Anonymous on Sunday, October 17, 1999 - 06:09 am: Edit

At that weight, you should eat maybe 70 g of protien and the rest of your calories from carbs and fat. A higher fat content would help at this point. In fact, eat steak, whole eggs and weight gain drinks, and you should grow.

By Anonymous on Tuesday, October 26, 1999 - 08:35 pm: Edit

The rule of thumb is 1.5 grams per pound of body weight.

(a 200 pound lifter should take 300 grams a day.)

By Christopher on Tuesday, November 02, 1999 - 05:01 pm: Edit

When I first started working out (10-4-99) I weighed about 145 pounds. I started taking protein drinks and eating more. I started getting about 120-175 grams per day. In about 3 weeks my weight went up to 152 pounds.
I have read that you should at least TRY to get 1 gram for every pound you weigh!
The brand of protein drinks I suggest is Met-Rx Protein Plus which has 46 grams of protein and 9 grams of glutamine. I also mix NEW! Actisyn in my Met-Rx drink! Give these brands a shot!
ANY ADVICE, COMMENTS, QUESTIONS! PLEASE E-MAIL Me at rcbc96@hotmail.com

By Anonymous on Wednesday, November 10, 1999 - 08:44 pm: Edit

I seriously have to question the 1-2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Where did this figure come from? The supplement companies? Steroid freaks from articles in muscle(supplement advertising)magazines who are paid endorsements by the supplement companies? Even though I do eat about 1.25 grams of protein per pound, I'm just wondering where the proof is to support this claim?

By Raw on Wednesday, November 17, 1999 - 03:13 am: Edit

I know what you are saying, but it was proven scientificly. It is just the way it is, it does work. It is a long explanation why, but it does, trust me. Not to shoot you down, what supports the idea that that bench presses works chest? I'll answer that: You do it and you feel it work. Same thing with the protein. My friends, I guarantee if you eat 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per lb. and you are a beginer or never did before and never paided attention to protein intake, you will get the most massive gains of your life. The reason I say beginer or never did this before is because you are still far away from your genetic potential and have lots of room to grow. Even if you lifted for a long time, and never cared about your diet, you too will get massive gains because this is new to your body. My best gains when I first started eating alot of protein was drinking the protein supplement N LARGE2 by ProLab. Each serving is 52 grams of protein (4 scoops) and has lots of good aminos and vitamins, minerals, whole 9 yards. I drank about 3-4 of these a day, which is about 200 grms of Protein. Plus I ate High protein foods, Tuna (in water) Chicken, ect; (you know the rest) But I also weighed 200lbs. So for yous that are new and only weigh 120 or 140 lbs, only take 2 of these drinks, in the morning and after a workout. By the time you get home and shower, it will be ok to take your shake. Eating real food can be done 1 1/2 after your workout. You must eat at this time. Also remember do not do this if you tend to be heavier and want to loose weight. This is high in calories and will promote mass gain. Hope this helps.

Raw

By halfback on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 - 12:32 am: Edit

Reason why it is proven is because most people who take atleast 1 gram per pound see results

By Anonymous on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 - 02:06 am: Edit

No, the reason people take at least 1 gram per pound is because their a dumb ass!! Only the supplement companies tell you to eat/drink ridiculous amounts of protein because the SELL IT!! They have a hidden agenda(to make money). So they have some steroid freak in a magazine tell you he eats 500 grams of protein a day and people are stupid enough to believe it. Unfortunately, it really is true what they say about most bodybuilders being "stupid". They will actually believe anything you tell them(if you disagree, pick up an issue of musclemag and read the muscletech advertisements!! People actually believe those "special reports!hahaha dub asses!!).

By Anonymous on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 - 04:35 am: Edit

ok why dont u shut the hell up. u dont have to get all that protein from protein shakes. u can get it from regular food. the supplement companies dont benefit from that. If 1 gram per pound wasnt true and it didnt work we wouldnt be talking about wright her. let me tell u why u should atleast take 1 gram of protein per pound if u want to gain sufficient muscle mass. where is most of the weight in ur body. MUSCLES!! what are muscles made up of protein. Now u could say that since Muscles arent all ur body weight then why do u need 1 gram per pound. SIMPLE!!. YOU WASNT UR MUSCLES TO GROW THEY CANT GROW UNLESS U GIVE THEM MORE PROTEIN THEN WHAT U ALREADY HAVE AND IF U THINK ABOUT IT SINCE MUSCLES MAKE UP MOST OF UR WEIGHT BUT NOT ALL. U PROBALY WANT TO TAKE AS MUCH AS U WEIGH

By Anonymous on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 - 08:19 am: Edit

Sorry anonymous, but your way off. Most of your bodyweight is composed of water. Any basic biology class in high school will teach you that two thirds of your body is water. And by the way, your muscles are composed of 25% protein and about 70% water.

Protein is important in your diet, but so is fat and so is carbohydrates. And, as you get stronger, you will need more calories in general. But if you eat a well balanced diet, you really don't need to buy protein supplements unless you have a deficiency. The truth is that the average American gets way more protein than they can ever use since we eat a meat based diet.

Your muscles can only grow so fast, so any excess protein you eat is either wasted or stored as fat. And there are some studies that suggest excess protein over long periods of time can cause problems such as liver damage. I'll have to agree with the first anonymous that supplement companies are trying to take advantage of people's ignorance about proper nutrition and muscle growth in order to make a few bucks. All those pro bodybuilders that hawk these products didn't get freakin huge from using supplements, they got that way from using drugs.

By FP on Thursday, December 23, 1999 - 12:20 am: Edit

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH PROTIEN IS IN ONE RAW EGG EXCLUDING THE YOLK.

By Anonymous on Thursday, December 23, 1999 - 02:06 am: Edit

well fp why dont u look on the back of the carton u dumb ass it will tell u

By Anonymous on Thursday, December 23, 1999 - 02:10 am: Edit

I agree with all of u anonymous's. what ever works for u. if u take 1 per pound then do so if not dont. Everyones body is different. And the last anonymous. I have never heard any bullshit about to much protein giving u liver damage. Do u even know what ur liver does?

If u have the money and u want to waste it on protein do so.

By FP on Thursday, December 23, 1999 - 05:34 pm: Edit

WELL ANONYMOUS, I TRIED THAT ITS NOT ON THERYOU ••••••• RETARD DICK LICKING PIECE OF SHIT!

By lonestar on Friday, January 21, 2000 - 02:51 am: Edit

A regular egg has approximately 8 grams of protien.

By Anonymous on Friday, February 11, 2000 - 11:49 pm: Edit

No offense lonestar but I buy packs of egg whites at my supermarket, and a LARGE EGG white has approximately only 3.3g of protein. This is the real figure.

By _jason on Saturday, February 12, 2000 - 06:54 am: Edit

Yeah a 250ml carton of egg whites. Here is the intake.

100 ml (approx 3 large egg whites)

10.6g of protein
0g fat
0.1g carbs

There is your answer.

By R&D on Wednesday, February 16, 2000 - 11:42 am: Edit

Different sources have different amounts. Perhaps the supplement companies make up that number to fool you into buying whey protein and meal replacement powders.

However, I have found good research that refutes the accepted principle of 1-2 grams per body weight, and it was advocated by one of the largest supplement companies, EAS. Yes, EAS has conducted and interview with the well known Swedish Doctor responsible for the Anabolic Burst Diet.

As stated, your body, like most things, will become used to that amount of protein after a certain point and will require at least that specific amount to maintain gains, not including to gain mass. Perhaps this will shed light on the reasons behind why we tend to lose mass when we give up on a program, since it is most likely that we forego that nutrition that we have maintained for so long, also.

Granted, I have for awhile, been continuously eating high quantites of protein and seen great improvements in lean mass gains. However, I am still skeptical, because if what the good doctor order was a varying amount to shock our system, that same amount will be gone once anymore gains are made and I am still at the same protein intake.

In summary, research, or go talk to a personal trainer, who knows you in person, nor merely based on a posting on a website. Amounts will vary as advice varies, and there's no better advice than the one that is specific to you.

R&D

P.S. To see the ABCDE program, go to musclemedia.com. It is the best source for what occurs, and maybe it will provide some of you the information you need to make great natural gains.

By Sofia on Thursday, February 17, 2000 - 02:14 am: Edit

(1)I'm fit but i would like to be slimmer,besides cutting back on calorie consumption. I would probably need some protein, since i don't like meat.How much protein should you recomend?
(2) My workout goes some what like that.
Monday:Intensive cardio 45min.Weights 20min.
Tuesday:I run 3-7 miles. Weights 20min.
Wed.:Intensive cardio 45min.Weights 20min.
Thursday:I run 3-7 miles.Weights 20min.
Friday:Intensive cardio 45min.Weights 20min.
Sat:Off
Sunday:I run 3 miles after church.

Should I change anything in this eschedulle?

Thanks Guys....

p.s. Pardom my spelling i don't write much in English.

By Sofia on Thursday, February 17, 2000 - 02:21 am: Edit

I forgot to tell you the reason i'm asking about the protein on my previos message is because i think that if i conssume 1 grm of protein per pound of body weiht I might gein weiht.Is this possible?

By hardgainer ( - 152.169.59.39) on Wednesday, March 08, 2000 - 10:06 am: Edit

Just a little insight to everybody who looks at this page: YOU CAN ONLY USE ABOUT 30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER SITTING.Basically, if you drink a protein shake that has 50g. of protein or something along with a chicken brast or something of the like, you will actually only use about 30g. and the rest will, literally, go down the crapper. So once again kids, it's not the quantity, but the quality that actually matters, so don't leave a certain company out in the rain because it contains less grams of protein than the other, instead look at the quality of the protein.

By Knowledge ( - 148.122.66.36) on Monday, March 20, 2000 - 02:17 pm: Edit

That just is'nt accurate. NO studies show that the body only can absorbe 30 gr. of protein. Do you really think the Mr. Olympia contestans eat 30 gr. of protein every three hours. Seven meals would then sum upp to 210 grams of protein. GIVE ME A BRAKE!

The "30 grams pr serving" theory may be suitable for "the average Joe", wheighing 160 ponds and benching 100 pounds. But if you wanna grow and get big, you HAVE to eat more protein. MUSCLE EQUEALS PROTEIN. Its that simple. The more muscles you have, the more protein you need to consume to hold on to that mass, and you need to eat even more to grove. If you stick to the "max 30 grams pr. serveing" theory, you'll NEVER get big. Thats a promise.

By steve m ( - 203.134.2.92) on Saturday, April 08, 2000 - 05:48 pm: Edit

i was wondering if you guys could give me some insite?
-Im 157lbs,16 years old.
-I bench 145lbs(3 sets) to 165lbs(2 reps) and
bicep curl a max of 95lbs.
-and I've been doing weights for about 18 months.

Is the 'per pound body weight=grams of protien'
benifical to someone in my situation?and is what im lifting below or above the average for my experience?

By Ryan ( - 24.114.174.32) on Sunday, April 09, 2000 - 01:17 am: Edit

Dear Readerz,

I hope u remember me.....haha

I am 17, 5'8, 140lbs( Grew a bit from last time I posted!)

Well according 2 my above specifications, How much grams of protein should I consume a day?

Also I would love information on regarding the amount of grams of protein in a: -egg?
-steak?
-beef patty?
-chicken drumstick?
-Sardines?
-Tofu?
[that white chinese stuff!]

I az well supplement w/Prolab N-Large 2. When is the time 2 take protein shakes?

Also how do I get truly motivated?..sometimes I can't concentrate properly on my workoutz b/c all I can think about is my girlfriend..


Highest Appreciation & Respect,

R*Y*A*N


P.S. I heard that baking soda helps drastically w/your workouts and protein absorption, How do I take it? a teaspoon a day?

By Anonymous ( - 152.163.197.186) on Thursday, July 20, 2000 - 07:15 am: Edit

All right ill Be honest IM not big at all but I don't see how I could possibly eat 200 grams of protein a day. I have been taking about 90 a day and I cant even do that some days. So my question is is 90 good or bad? And does the protein have to be chicken and, etc., or can it just add up from everything you eat in one day such as meals plus snacks?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

By RISuperman ( - 205.188.199.54) on Thursday, July 20, 2000 - 11:37 pm: Edit

Anonymous:

First off, let us know your stats - height, weight, goals (mass/lean), etc.

Now, let me answer your last question first. When you add up your total protein consumption for the day, you should only count main protein sources such as chicken, meats, eggs, fish, etc. when it comes to building muscle. While there is protein in other foods, they are generally not sufficient enough to count in your protein consumption.

90 grams of protein is bad - unless you weigh 90 pounds. A general rule of thumb is that a person should take in at least 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. If you are a bodybuilder that strenuously works out, it would be better to take in 1 1/4 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. And, if you are trying to gain more size, boost it to 1 1/2 grams per pound of bodyweight. (Others - Please note that this is just a general guideline - I'm not knocking the guys that take in more protein!)

It shouldn't be that hard to take in 200 grams of protein. Split your meals into 5 or 6 meals (every 2 to 3 hours) with 30 - 40 grams per meal. Use protein powders to supplement your diet.

Once again, your statistics could help determine how much you should be eating.

Good Luck!

By Aaron ( - 216.127.82.225) on Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 01:39 am: Edit

Protein consumption should not be hard at all, my diet consists of 45% protein. Try these meals if you havent already:
Breakfast: I will make an omlette from 3 egg whites and 3 pieces of chopped turkey 33 grams
Snack: 6 oz canned tuna 32 grams
Lunch:4 pieces of turkey in my sandwhich, 8 oz non fat milk 29 grams
snack: 2 cups non fat milk 18 grams
dinner: 152 gram chicken breast 32 grams protein
-will also have 2 scoops of VP2 protein-48 grams and a MRP 40 grams-
There, thats 232 grams of protein in meals that taste great and are easy to make, now to make those meals complete mix in complex carbs: oatmeal, whole wheat bread, veggies, grain rice etc. and GROW!

By Anonymous ( - 195.241.186.27) on Monday, September 25, 2000 - 11:57 pm: Edit

Hello. a letter from Holland.
my englich is not so well, so excuse me.
my problem is.is this ok wat i drink or aet
for a day.
60 gr proteine. 25 gr Creatine.
6 cap tribulan and 24 gr glutamine this all
with 5 meals a day.my weight 90 kilo and
training 8 our a week.please a anser wen it is
ok
thanks. Koos

By John ( - 212.120.194.196) on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:47 am: Edit

lf you mean that you eat only 60gr of protein per day, thats too low, shoot for 2-3 gr of protein for every kilo that you weight. Now your Creatine consumption is too high, except if you are in the first 4-5 days of your loading phase. Otherwise don't take more than 5-10 gr per day.
The same with Glutamine, 24gr won't give you better results. ln contrast, what l believe is that 10gr of Glutamine can do the same job, so save you money.
And working out for 8 hours every week, (l guess you mean only weight training), is too much also.
Reduce your weight training, by half or even more.
For maximum results, and optimum recuperation process, don't train more than 3-4 times per week, in a total of 3-4 hours. (le don't stay more than one hour every time you hit your gym).

By WaRRioR ( - 152.163.213.79) on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 07:55 am: Edit

you're both fags... eat 300 - 400 grams of protein and stop bitching..later fatasses

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.13) on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 07:35 pm: Edit

here we go again John, another smart ass on the board, maybe Tower sent this fool on here?

By John ( - 212.120.200.21) on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:12 pm: Edit

Lol @fitforlife, l don't know friend, but it makes me impression that the moderator did not delete the muscle head's message yet. Anyway l won't let my level go lower and talk with that little warrior, because that's what he wants.

By ????? on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 07:30 pm: Edit

When calculating my daily protein intake should I count things such as vegetable, oats, bread protein or only my meat/dairy/supplement protein?

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.16) on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 08:32 pm: Edit

Count all protein. Even though it isn't meat, powder, or milk, it is still protein. Not a real high (BV) but still protein.


Whey Protein Isolate Blends 100-159
Whey Concentrate (Lactalbumin)104
Whole Egg 100
Cow's Milk 91
Egg White (Albumin)88
Fish 83
Beef 80
Chicken 79
Casein 77
Rice 74
Soy 59
Wheat 54
Beans 49
Peanuts 43

By kate on Friday, October 13, 2000 - 07:14 pm: Edit

hello
i'm 140 pounds and a dedicated lifter. Is drinking about 4 scoops of whey protein too much for me? I don't care about the calories, but I was wondering if all that protein was ok.

By John ( - 212.120.195.247) on Friday, October 13, 2000 - 11:19 pm: Edit

4 scoops are around 120-160gr, and l think is fine, as long as you eat enough carbs. (lf you are not in strict diet).

By Scobi ( - 63.68.123.253) on Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 07:10 pm: Edit

There has been debate on how many grams of protein the body can assimilate at once. Take 2 scoops (50 grams) in the am or noon and another 2 in the pm. Eat solid foods in between these times. Studies suggest before bed and after training are good times to take protein.

By BIG J ( - 24.247.15.40) on Friday, February 09, 2001 - 08:26 am: Edit

The protein is not as big of an issue as the fact of using it. If your pumping the gas and not running the car YOUR STILL GETTING NOWHERE!!