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Title: People are forgetting this while ranting about protein intake
Post by: Balloon on February 13, 2009, 11:15:03 AM

it's not 1.5 (insert any number here) per lb of bodyweight.


Its 1.5 per lb of LEAN BODY WEIGHT.

A fat 250lb permabulker doesn't need 2x his bodyweight in protein

Title: Re: People are forgetting this while ranting about protein intake
Post by: MCWAY on February 13, 2009, 11:39:45 AM

Quote from: Balloon on February 13, 2009, 11:15:03 AM

it's not 1.5 (insert any number here) per lb of bodyweight.


Its 1.5 per lb of LEAN BODY WEIGHT.

A fat 250lb permabulker doesn't need 2x his bodyweight in protein

When in doubt, simply start with 1 gram per pound of overall bodyweight for a few weeks and make adjustments as needed.

Title: Re: People are forgetting this while ranting about protein intake
Post by: body88 on February 13, 2009, 12:11:17 PM

Quote from: Balloon on February 13, 2009, 11:15:03 AM

it's not 1.5 (insert any number here) per lb of bodyweight.


Its 1.5 per lb of LEAN BODY WEIGHT.

A fat 250lb permabulker doesn't need 2x his bodyweight in protein

Agreed, no natural is carrying more than 190-200 lbs of LEAN muscle tissue on this website.  Unless they are over six foot of course.   That would make them what 210 and absolutely peeled.  400 grams of protein per day  ::)