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Title: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: Brooks on December 29, 2005, 03:02:35 PM
I ordered a 10 lb jug of Optimum Whey Protein and I can't get enough of it. I like how it tastes so I can always be drinking some. My question is how much should I take before I'm over doing it or waisting it. I weight about 195 with a little bit of fat and I'm about 5'10".  I don't really have a set diet yet but trying to work on it.
Thanks for any replies!
Brooks
Title: Re: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: Blake on December 29, 2005, 03:16:19 PM
One gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is sufficient if you're at or above maintenance calories.

If you're in a caloric deficit, you may want to increase protein intake to 1.25 or 1.5 grams per pound.
Title: Re: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: Loomis on December 29, 2005, 05:36:16 PM
You don't want to depend on powder too much. Get most of your protein from food.
Title: Re: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: Jr. Yates on December 29, 2005, 07:38:53 PM
I agree Loomis and you know your having too much when your blowing protein bubbles out your ass like its nobodies business!
Title: Re: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: SLYY on December 29, 2005, 10:29:20 PM
Blake and Loomis are right on
Title: Re: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: Brooks on December 30, 2005, 07:42:09 AM
Thanks guys, blowing protein bubbles out my ass would be kind of messy.
Title: Re: Protein, how much is too much
Post by: WiseGuy on December 31, 2005, 06:21:05 AM
I ordered a 10 lb jug of Optimum Whey Protein and I can't get enough of it. I like how it tastes so I can always be drinking some. My question is how much should I take before I'm over doing it or waisting it. I weight about 195 with a little bit of fat and I'm about 5'10".  I don't really have a set diet yet but trying to work on it.
Thanks for any replies!
Brooks


really the only time you need to take it is right before you lift and right after...everything else should be whole food killer



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