2g protein per kg? Mythology or reality?

[Deicide]

I guess everyone is different...

[Meso_z]

I guess everyone is different...

Yes..

[Stavios]

Yes absolutely, total lie!

I used to eat like crazy in the begin years i trained, ate tons of protein from several sources. lots of shakes and supps, also because flex magazine told me that was required!! flex can you read this, pieces of shit.
Now that i dont anymore. not even shakes. eating like a normal person does. having lost zero muscle and even gained more muscle and became more trimmed.
I also think that when you dont eat a lot of protein that your body tends to use it more proper as well. but again, its all fabricated lies in these mags, really.

Exactly, you are one of the biggest guy here and if you don't need high protein, nobody does

these tiny tits will never learn

[nosleep]

I always heard that the ratio was 1gram of protein per every kg of muscle mass.  I never heard it being 2grams/kg.

Either way, it's not that important.  I've found that with just 1 gram of protein per kg of mass, I am able to maintain all strength, while building muscle mass.  I typically consume between 90-110 grams of protein per day.

I guess it comes down to personal preference and what your body dictates.
"1"

1G PRO PER KG OR LB? THE RULE OF THUMB IS 1 PER LB.

I NEED MORE, SINCE WHEN I GO LESS I SUFFER. I RUN ABOUT 1.5 PER LB WITH 1G CARBS, .5G FAT PER WHEN I TRY TO ADD WEIGHT.AND NOW SINCE IM TRYIN TO LEAN OUT I STARTED AT 1.5 PER LB AND 1.5G PER LB OF CARBS..LOW TO NO FAT...WORKIN MY WAY TO 2G PRO, .25G  CARBS(WILL GET TO THIS NEXT WEEK FOR THREE WEEKS AND ILL THEN BLOW UP FROM WITHIN).

[OneMoreRep]

1G PRO PER KG OR LB? THE RULE OF THUMB IS 1 PER LB.

I NEED MORE, SINCE WHEN I GO LESS I SUFFER. I RUN ABOUT 1.5 PER LB WITH 1G CARBS, .5G FAT PER WHEN I TRY TO ADD WEIGHT.AND NOW SINCE IM TRYIN TO LEAN OUT I STARTED AT 1.5 PER LB AND 1.5G PER LB OF CARBS..LOW TO NO FAT...WORKIN MY WAY TO 2G PRO, .25G  CARBS(WILL GET TO THIS NEXT WEEK FOR THREE WEEKS AND ILL THEN BLOW UP FROM WITHIN).

That is what I heard somewhere.

Personally, I find it works just fine for me.  When I was younger, I bought into the nonsense that these magazines and so-called pros tell you regarding 2-2.5 grams of protein per pound and it was utter bullshit.  Your body does not need that excessive amount of protein to maintain and/or build muscle.

Again, I haven't read up any literature to substantiate these claims, I've just found from personal experience that it has not been the case.  That and most others I know who adhered to 1g/kg experienced proper growth and strength increases with no issues whatsoever.

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[Coach is Back!]

What Bobby said in his first post.

[Dr Dutch]

Another thing most forget: it's per kilo of lean body weight. That is, for most getbiggers, about 20% I guess.

So if you are 100kg (220 lbs) with 20% it's 80kg lean, so 160gr/day while dieting is more than enough..and 80gr when not dieting...

[Meso_z]

Another thing most forget: it's per kilo of lean body weight. That is, for most getbiggers, about 20% I guess.

So if you are 100kg (220 lbs) with 20% it's 80kg lean, so 160gr/day while dieting is more than enough..and 80gr when not dieting...

Yes! Lean body mass.. 

[MAXX]

depends on the individual. hormone levels and bodycomposition.

[Dr Dutch]

depends on the individual. hormone levels and bodycomposition.

Of course everyone is different, like the heat. Really hate a wet heat..well depends of course, on the individual.

[Tito24]

[maxkane69]

High protein intake is just a Myth!
Reality is that humans need only 25 to 35 grams of protein a day!

 http://www.healthfree.com/nutritional_power_myth.html

Interesting video on the argument from a raw vegan!

[Coach is Back!]

High protein intake is just a Myth!
Reality is that humans need only 25 to 35 grams of protein a day!

 http://www.healthfree.com/nutritional_power_myth.html

Interesting video on the argument from a raw vegan!

Horseshit. Even sedentary people need more than that

[maxkane69]

Horseshit. Even sedentary people need more than that

Actually sedentary people in America eat more than of 100 grams of protein a day (5 times the actual need) !
Maybe one of the reason why so many people in America are sick is because they eat way too many protein!

[Disgusted]

You foolish beast, haven`t I already been over this a trillion times already? 

If he wants to look like you sure. 

[roccoginge]

When I was competing I always ate about 50g * 6 times a day, no shakes.  It worked well, I was 220-225 lean, at 5'5".  I eat way less now, maybe three times a day, 30-40g.  I'm still 230, but not as lean.  Most likely due to no drugs and a slower metabolism.  I should have experimented when I was younger to see if lower protein could support the same amount of muscle, but I was listening to the stupid John O'Regan at the time.

[tbombz]

A total lie hence why most of these giant lugs can't even bend and touch their feet and are dying faster than ever.

camel jockey... now theres a blast from the past... how the hell you been

[The True Adonis]

camel jockey... now theres a blast from the past... how the hell you been

Hes only coming around here because his boyfriend, Poop Paul is running for president.

[tbombz]

Hes only coming around here because his boyfriend, Poop Paul is running for president.

i was quite suprised at the results from the straw poll. bauchman??  these repubs really are idiots. even if they do agree with her, they cant possibly think shes a viable candidate in the general election.  i watched a few speeches and i was very impressed with hermain cain. if there are any criticisms to be made of obama from the right wing perspective, cain nailed them perfectly.  i still think mitt romney is their best choice to go against obama though.

[Disgusted]

You foolish beast, haven`t I already been over this a trillion times already? 

Here's a tip for you. No matter how many times you post your erroneous information it doesn't somehow become true.

[no one]

Here's a tip for you. No matter how many times you post your erroneous information it doesn't somehow become true.

and, furthermore, someone who looks like that shouldnt be giving advise on anything having to do with building a better physique.

[PJim]

Wow, that's not a lot - do you actually gain on that?

Yeah, perfectly fine.

[flinstones1]

imagine how terrible branch his genes are. even with that amount of food and drugs he cant break the 16 inch arm department

. I feel for Branch actually....to think of all the times you wanted to go home after a night at the movies with your beautiful wife and grab some Wendy's burgers, fuck, cuddle, and crash off to sleep...little Branch doesnt quite have that luxary.  He makes his wife wait for sex until he takes that insulin shot,  even on their anniversary . The rules in their house are quite simple really..For Trish she knows she gets 20 minutes of sex with humalog, 40 minutes with R before branch has to eat.    NO! not 5 minutes with humalog and 30 minutes like you are all led to believe from this bullshit on the boards. then you fellas grit your teeth making this face calling me a liar like I dont know what Im talking about. You say, "bububbuttt t thats 20 minutes with humalog flinstones you liar he would go hypo by then!  

 Guys..cant you tell that Branch is not all there? He is a lost soul and death is nothing to him.  For humulin R branch waits for 60 minutes  after 10iu shot before he eat! One damn hour.... Not 15 minutes like you do with your little emergency chocolate bar in your backpack and 150grams of carbs from grapejuice wth your measly 5iu postworkout shot that wont do jack shit. He has not eaten one meal in the past 10 years, that contained more than 5 grams of carbohyrdrates without taking a shot of insulin.  Usually during this spare  time while his wife is getting his food he comes to getbig on one of his gimmicks when all of you are off to sleepin.  Only when he gets up to take a piss and catches a glimpse of himself in the mirror, to see the disgusting human being he has become does he lay his head, off to sleep.

[trapz101]

2g perKG is like what...160g for average people which makes up 640cal....that's only 20-25% of the total calories...

[trapz101]

High protein intake is just a Myth!
Reality is that humans need only 25 to 35 grams of protein a day!

 http://www.healthfree.com/nutritional_power_myth.html

Interesting video on the argument from a raw vegan!

fuck that shit from that twink!!!!
you wanna be like him,eat like him,wanna grow eat more...