Author Topic: cut my protein intake in half-no body changes? (Read 4821 times)

judochoke · « **on:** October 21, 2016, 05:04:30 PM »

for the last month, i have not eaten much protein in my diet. don't really know why, but i bet I'm barely getting 100 grams a day. no protein shakes, maybe one or two chicken breast a day. maybe three meals a day. and the kicker is, my body hasn't changed at all.
my strength in the gym is the same, maybe even a little stronger. i feel the same, my body weight is the same? my question is this??

WHY THE FUCK HAVE I BEEN STUFFING MYSELF WITH PROTEIN ALL OF THESE YEARS?

??

one gram per pound of body weight? bullshit. when i think of all the jugs of protein i have bought over the years, i want to strangle someone. (weider mainly) i even went to the olympia expo and bought 200 bucks of those little
test tubes filled with red liquid protein, 40 grams per tube. boy what a sucker i was. no more, i have one jug of dytamize protein, and that will be my last jug that i buy.

TheFranchise · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2016, 05:19:03 PM »

The body can only utilize so many grams in a day and everything else is converted to heme synthesis, Glutahtione production (made of 3 diff amino acids), passed as waste in the urea cycle, and ultimately passed thru feces during heme breakdown and excess protein the body cannot use.

judochoke · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2016, 05:37:48 PM »

yes, that's about what I'm getting in now. maybe 100 grams. i really just don't care anymore. almost 60, but I'm still as strong on my lifts as i always have been. that's what has got me tripping. maybe my base has been built up from lifting and eating protein all
these years? i don't know. but i do know that i feel great, basically eating just three or 4 meals a day. not being obsessed with getting my protein in.

Tennisballz · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2016, 06:40:24 PM »

You don't need a ton of protein. It's a huge myth that won't die. If you are eating enough calories to sustain your weight and eating mostly whole foods, you will by default get sufficient protein. People have just been fed a line by the supplement industry for so long now that many refuse to think otherwise

SGT BARNES · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2016, 08:18:15 PM »

60 yrs and just figuring this shit out.

btw there is no santa claus either.

good luck with all the kidney damage

Big Flat Bench · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:08:54 PM »

Quote from: judochoke on October 21, 2016, 05:04:30 PM

for the last month, i have not eaten much protein in my diet. don't really know why, but i bet I'm barely getting 100 grams a day. no protein shakes, maybe one or two chicken breast a day. maybe three meals a day. and the kicker is, my body hasn't changed at all.
my strength in the gym is the same, maybe even a little stronger. i feel the same, my body weight is the same? my question is this??

WHY THE FUCK HAVE I BEEN STUFFING MYSELF WITH PROTEIN ALL OF THESE YEARS???

one gram per pound of body weight? bullshit. when i think of all the jugs of protein i have bought over the years, i want to strangle someone. (weider mainly) i even went to the olympia expo and bought 200 bucks of those little
test tubes filled with red liquid protein, 40 grams per tube. boy what a sucker i was. no more, i have one jug of dytamize protein, and that will be my last jug that i buy.

You're not lifting heavy enough weights and you're not doing the right exercises. The issue is not protein. If you were lifting weights properly your muscles would be screaming out for more and more protein. As it stands now, your workouts are mediocre at best and the whole thing doesn't even matter anyways. If you're not walking into a room and lighting the place up with the sheer electricity of a magnificent physique maybe it's time to find more productive uses of your time. You "gym members" really don't get it.

Eric2 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:09:02 PM »

3 Getbig Main Boards / Gossip & Opinions / Re: Monday is the first day of my new life after hurting my back on: October 16, 2016, 02:58:05 PM
I'm almost 60 bitches. yes i have a crew, we lift together and get some food afterward. and yes I'm their leader. 40 years pumping iron gives me that right to be the leader. the knowledge i have in my mind will blow you mutts out of the water!!!

so much for your 40 years of knowledge Dumbass!!

nerdoldnerdith · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:34:41 PM »

Protein doesn't have to be nearly as high as people think when it comes to bulking or maintaining. If you try to eat 100g on a cut, though, you'll piss your gains away pretty fast.

local hero · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2016, 01:08:36 AM »

Quote from: Big Flat Bench on October 21, 2016, 09:08:54 PM

You're not lifting heavy enough weights and you're not doing the right exercises. The issue is not protein. If you were lifting weights properly your muscles would be screaming out for more and more protein. As it stands now, your workouts are mediocre at best and the whole thing doesn't even matter anyways. If you're not walking into a room and lighting the place up with the sheer electricity of a magnificent physique maybe it's time to find more productive uses of your time. You "gym members" really don't get it.

He's 60 and crushes you on every lift, what you!

Royalty · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2016, 04:48:51 AM »

Quote from: SGT BARNES on October 21, 2016, 08:18:15 PM

60 yrs and just figuring this shit out.

btw there is no santa claus either.

good luck with all the kidney damage

Brutal

jon cole · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2016, 04:49:53 AM »

Well...last monday i missed my post workout meal after chest training. My recovery was a mess, soreness more than usual. I already noticed that for other bodypart.
Shitty post workout meal = shitty recovery. Not enough protein, more sorenes, shitty recovery.

Actually i'm eating 60/80 gr of carb e.d, and i can train two hour e.d. I get my energy from fat and protein.

Macrofitter · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2016, 04:56:45 AM »

Protein = Most overrated factor when it comes to BB

I guess I avg between 1 -1,5 g per kg of bodyweight these days and notice no difference compared to times I stuffed myself with 2 gr/pd and more lol

robcguns · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2016, 05:04:58 AM »

IVE always said 100 grams of protein is more than enough.

Griffith · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2016, 05:05:52 AM »

Yes.

Makes zero difference.

Getting bigger or smaller depends on calories.

But for those using steroids, their bodies can probably use more protein.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2016, 05:53:28 AM »

Mega protein = stupid... Just eat a balanced food diet, adding in fart powders and shit does nada... Plus you're over weight, drop some pounds to be more healthy...

Big Flat Bench · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2016, 05:56:46 AM »

Quote from: local hero on October 22, 2016, 01:08:36 AM

He's 60 and crushes you on every lift, what you!

A. No. He doesn't.

B. Re: "what you!" If you haven't mastered second grade English, maybe it's time to step away from the computer and get yourself some remedial help.

local hero · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2016, 07:44:03 AM »

Quote from: Big Flat Bench on October 22, 2016, 05:56:46 AM

A. No. He doesn't.

B. Re: "what you!" If you haven't mastered second grade English, maybe it's time to step away from the computer and get yourself some remedial help.

A. Yes he does and has posted vids proving so
B. Brush up on getbig'isms
C. Fuck you

The Scott · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2016, 07:46:58 AM »

And you're the leader of the pack...errr...your crew.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2016, 07:49:33 AM »

Overindulging on Protein is a big waste.
BUT a minimum amount, which you will have to find via a log, is absolutely essential. In former times poor people were only fed grains to keep them stupid and weak while the upper class had access to a diet "rich" in pro-teen.

8 INCH not biceps · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:26:27 AM »

Quote from: judochoke on October 21, 2016, 05:04:30 PM

for the last month, i have not eaten much protein in my diet. don't really know why, but i bet I'm barely getting 100 grams a day. no protein shakes, maybe one or two chicken breast a day. maybe three meals a day. and the kicker is, my body hasn't changed at all.
my strength in the gym is the same, maybe even a little stronger. i feel the same, my body weight is the same? my question is this??

WHY THE FUCK HAVE I BEEN STUFFING MYSELF WITH PROTEIN ALL OF THESE YEARS???

one gram per pound of body weight? bullshit. when i think of all the jugs of protein i have bought over the years, i want to strangle someone. (weider mainly) i even went to the olympia expo and bought 200 bucks of those little
test tubes filled with red liquid protein, 40 grams per tube. boy what a sucker i was. no more, i have one jug of dytamize protein, and that will be my last jug that i buy.

Because you have being brainwashed by the snake oil companies into buying excess protein so they can make money glad to see you come to your senses.

Big Flat Bench · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:33:01 AM »

Quote from: local hero on October 22, 2016, 07:44:03 AM

A. Yes he does and has posted vids proving so
B. Brush up on getbig'isms
C. Fuck you

Uhhh...no, no and no.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:34:27 AM »

Quote from: Big Flat Bench on October 22, 2016, 08:33:01 AM

Uhhh...no, no and no.

Good, now leave. Fuckstick annoying gimmick. At least Kenpo Machine had a funny shtick.

Big Flat Bench · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:37:08 AM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on October 22, 2016, 08:34:27 AM

Good, now leave. Fuckstick annoying gimmick. At least Kenpo Machine had a funny shtick.

Lol...you're a gimmick. And a poorly received one at that.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:39:09 AM »

Whose gimmick am I, then?

Big Flat Bench · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:41:05 AM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on October 22, 2016, 08:39:09 AM

Whose gimmick am I, then?

Who really cares? You're super lame and repetetive.