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Title: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: erokyrwrld on March 04, 2010, 09:28:10 AM
I have been diagnosed with a mild kidney condition, which could possibly progress if I continue injesting large amounts of protein (I average 300-350g/ed).  Has anyone been able to continue making gains with less than 200g/day.  I think the docs would like me to get down to less than 100g/ed, but that is probably impossible if I still want to progress.  Any thoughts are welcome.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Mr. Magoo on March 04, 2010, 09:34:00 AM
they told us in nutrition class that a high protein diet is okay as long as you stay hydrated from peeing out the extra nitrogen

i consume around 400 grams a day, does that mean i'll have kidney problems?  ???
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: d0nny2600 on March 04, 2010, 09:34:54 AM
I have been diagnosed with a mild kidney condition, which could possibly progress if I continue injesting large amounts of protein (I average 300-350g/ed).  Has anyone been able to continue making gains with less than 200g/day.  I think the docs would like me to get down to less than 100g/ed, but that is probably impossible if I still want to progress.  Any thoughts are welcome.
You can still make gains on a low protein diet. Supplement with aminos and eat more carbs.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: clued-up on March 04, 2010, 09:41:29 AM
i consume around 400 grams a day, does that mean i'll have kidney problems?  ???

400grams? you could cut that in half, pop 10mg of d-bol a day and make better gains. I think high protein is way overrated. unless of course you just love to eat  :)
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Mr. Magoo on March 04, 2010, 09:43:27 AM
400grams? you could cut that in half, pop 10mg of d-bol a day and make better gains. I think high protein is way overrated. unless of course you just love to eat  :)

I didnt say I needed 400 grams lol, I just eat that much. Chuck steaks sure are good (had about 3 so far today)
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: clued-up on March 04, 2010, 09:47:42 AM
I didnt say I needed 400 grams lol, I just eat that much. Chuck steaks sure are good (had about 3 so far today)

I really don’t bother with consistent protein intake.. but some days I’ll eat so much fried chicken or whatever, I couldn’t even begin to guess how many grams of protein I took in.. it would be s c a r y.. If I smoke weed? Shit, I’ll stuff myself - all day.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: barrettaswine on March 04, 2010, 09:48:37 AM
Danny Padilla went as far only eating 60 grams of protein  a day in 1981. He looked phenominal!!!!
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: SaltShaker on March 04, 2010, 09:57:47 AM
400grams? you could cut that in half, pop 10mg of d-bol a day and make better gains. I think high protein is way overrated. unless of course you just love to eat  :)
would you even notice anything off of 10mg of dbol?
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Rearden Metal on March 04, 2010, 10:04:25 AM
I think you can, still. I eat about .6g/lb of lean mass, maybe less, but I also eat a fair amount of clean fat and carbs and don't seem to have any problem retaining muscle.

Most of all, shouldn't you be concerned with being healthy?
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: clued-up on March 04, 2010, 10:09:03 AM
would you even notice anything off of 10mg of dbol?

Of course.. if it was *real* d-bol and if that’s all you were using you would notice a lot. That’s what I use if I tinker around with it.. 10-20mg a day.

I guess it would also come down to how well you respond to the stuff (again, if you're even using a real hormone)... and what your goals are.

Its also *thee* most effective steroid I've ever tried. Its pretty amazing stuff.  

Today its such a crap shoot coming across legitimate hormone.. you have morons recommending 50-100mg a day (same with winstrol, 20mg a day works really well).. because whatever they’re using is fake or low grade garbage.  
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: LatsMcGee on March 04, 2010, 10:10:26 AM
I think when determining your daily protein intake you have to look at certain factors;  Frequency of training, duration of training, your natural recovery ability,  and the amount of times you can realistically sit down and eat a meal.  I don't think Protein is a black and white issue like alot of folks do,  you do need it though.  
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Pecs on March 04, 2010, 10:17:29 AM
I have been diagnosed with a mild kidney condition, which could possibly progress if I continue injesting large amounts of protein (I average 300-350g/ed).  Has anyone been able to continue making gains with less than 200g/day.  I think the docs would like me to get down to less than 100g/ed, but that is probably impossible if I still want to progress.  Any thoughts are welcome.

did you have any signs or symptoms which make you go for the medical check up??
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: SF1900 on March 04, 2010, 10:24:40 AM
When I first started, I used to be obsessed with protein intake. But now that I'm a poor doctoral students (Epic student-for-life), I can't afford all that red meat. So, my protein intake has been less, but I still eat the same amount of carbs. I have been able to still make gains.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: no one on March 04, 2010, 10:36:57 AM
I have been diagnosed with a mild kidney condition, which could possibly progress if I continue injesting large amounts of protein (I average 300-350g/ed).  Has anyone been able to continue making gains with less than 200g/day.  I think the docs would like me to get down to less than 100g/ed, but that is probably impossible if I still want to progress.  Any thoughts are welcome.

who told you this, because it is bullshit.

Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: LatsMcGee on March 04, 2010, 10:58:57 AM
Vince Goodrum has made solid gains with low protein intake,  he takes all his protein in below his waist through his hind quarters. 
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: EL Mariachi on March 04, 2010, 11:06:18 AM
you must be a disgusting, narcistic, egoistic pig to consume over 350gr of protein, you wont be a top 3 pro anyway.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Mr. Magoo on March 04, 2010, 11:07:03 AM
you must be a disgusting, narcistic, egoistic pig to consume over 350gr of protein, you wont be a top 3 pro anyway.

 ???

I weigh 215...
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: io856 on March 04, 2010, 11:07:30 AM
you must be a disgusting, narcistic, egoistic pig to consume over 350gr of protein, you wont be a top 3 pro anyway.
::)
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: erokyrwrld on March 04, 2010, 11:15:06 AM
did you have any signs or symptoms which make you go for the medical check up??


No.  All blood tests have always come back fine for kidney tests (creatinine, bun, etc.).  I had to submit a urine specimin for a life insurance policy and I was denied for excess protein in the urine (proteinurea).  Subsequent tests by my doc revealed nothing so I went to a nephrologist, ultimately getting a biopsy done and it revealed that I have focal segmental glomeular sclerosis (FSGS), a condition in which the glomerus are stressed and leaking protein.  It can progress to kidney failure if allowed to go unchecked.  I started on an ACE inhibitor which helped to some extent, but both my nephrologist and general practicioner are concerned with my protein intake and really reading me the riot act.

I am concerned for my health, and want to continue engaging in a bodybuilding-esque lifestyle without it negatively impacting my health to a great degree.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: JasonH on March 04, 2010, 11:43:00 AM
With regards to protein intake, I would say you're alright (as a natural) as long as you take between 30-50 grams every 2-3 hours of the day. Any more than that will just result in expensive faeces.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: no one on March 04, 2010, 01:34:04 PM
With regards to protein intake, I would say you're alright (as a natural) as long as you take between 30-50 grams every 2-3 hours of the day. Any more than that will just result in expensive faeces.

proof?

just one study showing the body can only absorb 30-50 grm protein every 2-3 hours. thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: just_a_pilgrim on March 04, 2010, 02:03:59 PM
From experience in eating 400+ grams a day to now sometimes eating 120-150 grams a day, i would say you are wasting a lot.

Just space it out into multiple meals. I feel much better and i am bigger and harder than ever at low protein amounts.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: JasonH on March 04, 2010, 02:12:09 PM
proof?

just one study showing the body can only absorb 30-50 grm protein every 2-3 hours. thanks in advance.

No more than you can show me proof of a single successful competitive bodybuilder (doesn't need to be a pro) that only takes in the RDA of protein each day, which currently is 0.8 grams per kg of bodyweight.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: tbombz on March 04, 2010, 02:51:05 PM
proof?

just one study showing the body can only absorb 30-50 grm protein every 2-3 hours. thanks in advance.
would it matter if we could absorb more than 50 grams?

what matters is not how much the body can absorb, its how much do we need to eat to allow our bodies to grow as fast as possible


our bodies can absorb 100 grams of protein in one meal. it can absorb 200 grams in one meal.

but how much do we need to eat to maximize growth?

bigJ's advice of 30grams every 3 hours is more than enough protein. if you followed the high end of his spectrum, which would be 50 grams every two hours, you would be drastically over consuming protien.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: SF1900 on March 04, 2010, 03:18:58 PM
Vince Goodrum has made solid gains with low protein intake,  he takes all his protein in below his waist through his hind quarters. 

lol.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: SF1900 on March 04, 2010, 03:20:33 PM
Imagine if there was a conspiracy between the IFBB and food companies :-X For example, the food companies pay the IFBB to say that high protein leads to bigger muscles. Big Brother is watching. Its all a conspiracy.  :o :o :o

(http://www.impawards.com/1997/posters/conspiracy_theory.jpg)
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: dyslexic on March 04, 2010, 05:55:51 PM
Pretty sure the nutritionist/guru George Farah has made substantial gains on low protein. I believe his reasoning was the loss of a kidney. Bill Pearl and many others (including myself) have made great gains on low protein.


A pregnant woman needs more protein than a bodybuilder... so does someone who is healing a broken bone, or a burn victim.


This 'high-protein' garbage has always been fed by $$$$$ supplement companies, not scientific studies and resultant proof. 


All "high protein" does is gives some Pro BB an excuse for why he blew up 40 lbs in a year. If everyone told the truth about supplements and supplementation, there would be no BB magazines to whack off to. (fking homo)
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: no one on March 04, 2010, 05:58:55 PM
No more than you can show me proof of a single successful competitive bodybuilder (doesn't need to be a pro) that only takes in the RDA of protein each day, which currently is 0.8 grams per kg of bodyweight.

Thanks in advance.



you made a statement of fact. i did not.

back it up or stfu.

simple concept.

you're welcome.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Nirvana on March 04, 2010, 06:48:42 PM
is it just meat sources or protein in general, because you can combine different beans and what not to get a complete source
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: tbombz on March 04, 2010, 06:54:33 PM
when bulking, i just eat 40 Yoplait Light yogurts everyday. 200 grams of protein (160 grams are from Casein Isolate, 40 grams are from Whey Isolate), 800 grams of low glycemic glucose based carbs. Zero fat. (zero fat on the label although zero fat is impossible and its probably like .5gram fat per yogurt so in realit fat total will be somethign like 15-25grams.) tons of probiotics for digestion. lots of calcium.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Bossa on March 04, 2010, 07:00:07 PM
I have made epic gains in my midsection on an extremely low protien all-pastry diet
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: io856 on March 04, 2010, 09:31:26 PM
when bulking, i just eat 40 Yoplait Light yogurts everyday. 200 grams of protein (160 grams are from Casein Isolate, 40 grams are from Whey Isolate), 800 grams of low glycemic glucose based carbs. Zero fat. (zero fat on the label although zero fat is impossible and its probably like .5gram fat per yogurt so in realit fat total will be somethign like 15-25grams.) tons of probiotics for digestion. lots of calcium.
woh...? I assume thats all you eat
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Stavios on March 04, 2010, 09:37:04 PM
when bulking, i just eat 40 Yoplait Light yogurts everyday. 200 grams of protein (160 grams are from Casein Isolate, 40 grams are from Whey Isolate), 800 grams of low glycemic glucose based carbs. Zero fat. (zero fat on the label although zero fat is impossible and its probably like .5gram fat per yogurt so in realit fat total will be somethign like 15-25grams.) tons of probiotics for digestion. lots of calcium.

damn seems like a great idea  :o
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: io856 on March 04, 2010, 10:05:57 PM
damn seems like a great idea  :o
yep I would supplement lactase enzymes with that
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: PRIVATE RYAN on March 04, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Don't worry too much
about kidneys, you have two.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: lesaucer on March 04, 2010, 11:08:49 PM
when bulking, i just eat 40 Yoplait Light yogurts everyday. 200 grams of protein (160 grams are from Casein Isolate, 40 grams are from Whey Isolate), 800 grams of low glycemic glucose based carbs. Zero fat. (zero fat on the label although zero fat is impossible and its probably like .5gram fat per yogurt so in realit fat total will be somethign like 15-25grams.) tons of probiotics for digestion. lots of calcium.

great idea for the lazy guys who dont wanna cook
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: webcake on March 04, 2010, 11:32:39 PM
so that explains why those ethopians are so huge and massive.....
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: JasonH on March 05, 2010, 12:31:52 AM
would it matter if we could absorb more than 50 grams?

what matters is not how much the body can absorb, its how much do we need to eat to allow our bodies to grow as fast as possible


our bodies can absorb 100 grams of protein in one meal. it can absorb 200 grams in one meal.

but how much do we need to eat to maximize growth?

bigJ's advice of 30grams every 3 hours is more than enough protein. if you followed the high end of his spectrum, which would be 50 grams every two hours, you would be drastically over consuming protien.

Not necessarily. Lets say you have 8 hours sleep a night - that leaves 16 hours in which to have your daily protein intake. There leaves 8 or 9 opportunities to have protein every two hours (depending of course when you have breakfast or supper last thing at night) - Even at worst case scenario that's 450 grams of protein a day.

I can only speak for myself but I have achieved better gains on 400+ grams a day than I was when I take 200-300 grams a day. Obviously you reach a point of diminishing returns where the body can only absorb so much and the rest becomes waste, but look at the biggest bodybuilders in the world - they're all easily taking in 400-500 grams a day plus. I'm pretty sure you couldn't get to Jay Cutler's size on 200 grams a day.

My reasoning is - take in as much as your body can absorb without getting fat - don't just try and get away with the minimum you can get away with - how do you know your limits until you exceed them?
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Gino30 on March 05, 2010, 03:34:41 AM
Vince Goodrum has made solid gains with low protein intake,  he takes all his protein in below his waist through his hind quarters. 

poor Vinny....he can't buy a trick
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: tbombz on March 05, 2010, 09:30:28 AM

My reasoning is - take in as much as your body can absorb without getting fat - don't just try and get away with the minimum you can get away with - how do you know your limits until you exceed them?

I agree with that completely. Most guys are more interested in the bare minimum amount, because protein is expensive and not always pleasant to eat, especially if your trying to keep them low fat and dont have alot of money.

Also, if you can eat less protein, it means you can eat more calories from some other food, namely carbs. and any increase in carbs will increase muscle growth and retention.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: tbombz on March 05, 2010, 09:33:00 AM
woh...? I assume thats all you eat
damn seems like a great idea  :o
great idea for the lazy guys who dont wanna cook

I dont actually do that, but it would work great.  ;D  just add in some veggies and some essential fats
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: leadhead on March 05, 2010, 10:18:22 AM
I don't know about making substanital gains on a low-protein diet but I haven't ate over 150 grams of protein daily in 5 years. I still train like a bodybuilder but my diet consists of whatever I want to eat now, my days of carrying around a shaker bottle are over. I still eat over 100 grams daily from food and feel that's enough to maintain my body.
Title: Re: Making gains with low protein diet?
Post by: Flexb on March 05, 2010, 10:22:50 AM
Pretty sure the nutritionist/guru George Farah has made substantial gains on low protein. I believe his reasoning was the loss of a kidney. Bill Pearl and many others (including myself) have made great gains on low protein.


A pregnant woman needs more protein than a bodybuilder... so does someone who is healing a broken bone, or a burn victim.


This 'high-protein' garbage has always been fed by $$$$$ supplement companies, not scientific studies and resultant proof. 


All "high protein" does is gives some Pro BB an excuse for why he blew up 40 lbs in a year. If everyone told the truth about supplements and supplementation, there would be no BB magazines to whack off to. (fking homo)

Interesting. I've lowered my protein intake and get weaker as a results. Protein is muscle and vice versa. You have to have optimal amounts to grow -- bottom line