quick question about protein intake

[motto]

I know i should be taking like 1.5 - 2 grams/lbs.
do i multiply the value by my regular weight ? or just the lean body mass.?

[Lo0p]

I guess there are different opinions on this, my guideline is:

1.5g/Lb of Lean Mass for Cutting
2g/Lb of Lean Mass for Bulking

Thats what SC says, and to me he is the 13th Apostle so...

[ocelot]

I'm very new to weightlifting, but I've read that increased protein intake doesn't really aid muscle mass development much. Lots of nutritionists say that you probably get almost as much protein as you need from your normal diet. I've heard that the most active athletes need no more than 2 grams of protein per *KG* of body weight.

On my 2500 calorie diet, at 125lbs, that amounts to about 15% of calories from protein. Here's a reliable seeming, comprehensive nutrition guide for beginners:

http://www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Diet_...ion_basics.htm

Edit: search the page above for "Do you need extra protein to build muscle?" to find that nutritionists opinion on calculating your protein needs.

[Foley]

Originally Posted by ocelot

I'm very new to weightlifting, but I've read that increased protein intake doesn't really aid muscle mass development much. Lots of nutritionists say that you probably get almost as much protein as you need from your normal diet. I've heard that the most active athletes need no more than 2 grams of protein per *KG* of body weight.

On my 2500 calorie diet, at 125lbs, that amounts to about 15% of calories from protein. Here's a reliable seeming, comprehensive nutrition guide for beginners:

http://www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Diet_...ion_basics.htm

Edit: search the page above for "Do you need extra protein to build muscle?" to find that nutritionists opinion on calculating your protein needs.

Depends what type of activities these athletes are doing. Protein consumption is one of the most debatable topics. I do not agree with you, personally, but that doesn't matter.

[guava]

I've seen both sides. I don't recall any of the studies I've read to be conclusive in either direction. Excess protein makes your kidneys work harder than they need to (be sure to drink lots of water!!!), and makes your diet quite expensive. But it's hard to know what "excess" is. For someone, it might be more than 3/4 g per pound of body weight; for another person in different circumstances, it might be more than 2.5 g per pound of body weight.

About Protein Intake

[kevin_in_ga]

Honestly, I think 1 g per lb is an aggressive target for most dieters. And expensive.