Diet FAQ #1: How much protein should I consume per day?

[1skinnyassedrunt]

I did some research on youtube and a hardgainer/ectomorph whatever you wanna call it said that to bulk up he found it easier to eat enough protein for the weight he wanted to be at, but to keep the gram per lb of bodyweight. So say im 140lbs, and I wanna be 200 lbs I should shoot for 200g of protein a day. Sound ok?

[Warsaw]

It's suggested for someone active to consume 1.2->1.8 g of protein per Kg of weight; this is also pending on supply and demand of your work outs i.e. frequency/intensity. You need more than just protein to gain weight. How often do you eat?

[1skinnyassedrunt]

It's suggested for someone active to consume 1.2->1.8 g of protein per Kg of weight; this is also pending on supply and demand of your work outs i.e. frequency/intensity. You need more than just protein to gain weight. How often do you eat?

I eat 3/4 whole food meals a day and 2/3 snacks/shakes. depending on the length of time im awake.

[lacrosse19]

This thread looks like kind of dead but thought I'd ask anyway. i keep getting different answers but I was wondering on average how much protein is in chicken breast, say 10 oz? Thanks in advance.
Matt

[Kryptonite]

This thread looks like kind of dead but thought I'd ask anyway. i keep getting different answers but I was wondering on average how much protein is in chicken breast, say 10 oz? Thanks in advance.
Matt

It's 150 calories and 28g of protein for every 4 oz chicken breast, assuming you trimmed the breast of all visible fat. I suggest a serving size of 8 oz.

[christopher]

People's protein needs depend on their age, size, and daily activities.The standard method used by nutritionists to calculate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum required. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person, 92 grams.

[kewin]

Humans may alter their usual eating habits for many reasons, including weight loss, disease prevention or treatment, removing toxins from the body, or to achieve a general improvement in physical and mental health. Others adopt special diets for religious reasons. In the case of some vegetarians and vegans, dietary changes are made out of ethical concerns for the rights of animals.

[annyjoseph]

You should eat around 90 grams of protein per day. Proteins are made of small unit know as amino acid.
This amino acid you will get from animals products such as eggs, meat,fish and also from diary products.

[jackmartinn55]

Protein is a best for body. Per day 40-70 grams protein depending on your gender, age and situation. There are so many food item from which you can get protein. Like eggs, chicken etc.. You can also drink protein powder with milk. If you want to gain your muscles than you need 150-170 gm protein per day.

[scarletunderwear]

hey, i was wonderin if u knew much about the comparative quality of mince/steak/chicken/fish in terms of protein, - i eat mostly mince - is this bad?

It's 150 calories and 28g of protein for every 4 oz chicken breast, assuming you trimmed the breast of all visible fat. I suggest a serving size of 8 oz.

[Kevin Marshall]

Known as the components of the body, proteins play an important role in repairing the loss that occurs due to wear. Such as enzymes and hormones, which carry out a wide range of metabolic functions in the body, such as antibodies, help your body fight infections. Protein is essential for all life processes and carry out a wide range of functions for excellence to sustain life. Therefore, proteins are one of the most important nutrients required by the body and must be consumed in adequate amounts in your daily diet.

[carbojacob]

Your body needs protein every day to repair and construction, and other important body tissues of the muscles. Protein allows your body's hormones, which create the best health needs, and make the process for the metabolism and digestive enzymes needed.

[ontheEDGE]

Is it me or is something fishy going on in this thread. I'm not sure what just all the new posters having a conversation with themselves. I could be wrong if so I'm sorry, just theres been some trolling lately and I'm just sayin...

[ROYALSUICIDE]

224 is my lean mass times 1.5g of protein is 336g of protein per day. Manageable, time to get started.

[scarletunderwear]

most people here use fitday.com, I use calorieking.com

there are a lot sites

hey, just checked out these sites.....seems great but how the heck is calorieking gonna give me a diet i can use when they think im obese!

[Auslifter]

most people here use fitday.com, I use calorieking.com

there are a lot sites

There is also myfitnesspal, its an app for iphone

[Wrath]

I shoot for at least 50 grams per meal. And eat a it 6-7 meals a day

[nickstrm]

Hi Guys,

How can I accurately calculate my daily calorie needs?

I want to start bulking.

Regards
Nick

[Tyler Roy]

Hi Guys,

How can I accurately calculate my daily calorie needs?

I want to start bulking.

Regards
Nick

Myfitnesspal is pretty easy to use. Download it to your phone.

[Rex]

I shoot for at least 50 grams per meal. And eat a it 6-7 meals a day

7 meals a day of 7gr protein per day. All real food