re: Workout Crew: How many grams of protein you taking in?

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The whole "one gram of protein" per body weight is way overrated. I've read studies that say 1/2 gram per pound is adequate and more than that will not build muscle any faster or better.

your body is not going to use all of that protein. unless you have a fast metabolism, your body is taking that extra protein and storing it as fat

I try to get bw 160-200.....I weigh about 210

I'm doing Intermittent fasting (LeanGains), so I have to do it in an 8 hour window too.

My first meal is post workout and its 2 scoops whey (50g) and then usually another 50 with my actual food for that meal

I few hours later I usually eat another 25-50 with snack, tuna, yogurt, cottage cheese..... sometimes another scoop of whey(although I prefer to hit my macros with real food)

Then my last meal is another 50..

230 g isn't hard. If you feel too full, it's because you eat too much other shite.

32 grams.

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That seems overkill for your size.....Your liver is prolly pissed!

I can't imagine you needing anymore than 175 at most....Unless you are bulking and just get all the extra protein in your calorie surplus

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i agree it is overkill. Im not "trying" to get that much but i love eating meat and by the time i eat my turkey and chicken, add my post workout shake, and snack on a quest bar it hits fast!