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Could YOU build or maintain your physique off of 2 dozen egg whites daily if the rest of your diet was in check?
I knew a guy that made me look liek a little girl and all he ate was icecream sandwiches, hot dogs and whatever else he felt like (donuts ect)...I know a 230lb guy that maintains his mass off of 150 grams of protein a day.. Not claiming anything, just saying, anything is possible.. My dad is 195 12%BF and maintains his weight with about 100 grams of protein a day.
Im in no way telling op to eat 100grams or protein or less.. Just throwing out some food for though. I take in an average of 250grams a day.. Maybe if your muscles have fully matured will they be easily maintainable.I knew a guy that made me look liek a little girl and all he ate was icecream sandwiches, hot dogs and whatever else he felt like (donuts ect)...
I think the OP needs to question if HE can do it... Is he at or close to an easy to keep "natural" muscle mass? If so then, I guess it is possible but if he is highly trained and has taken careful and strategic plans to get beyond and easy to maintain weight then probably not. MORE IMPORTANT - WHY?????
There is no reason to ever cut your protein calories like this NONE:
Money? - Shakes are cheaper than solid protein.
Calories? - You should cut carbs first, if your protein is this low that better mean you are taking in under 100 calories a day
there is no logical reason for this unless you have failing kidneys and even that can be debated.
Yeah... first half of that was meant for you and the rant at the end was for the OPIm in no way telling op to eat 100grams or protein or less.. Just throwing out some food for though. I take in an average of 250grams a day.. Maybe if your muscles have fully matured will they be easily maintainable.
Why are shakes and egg whites the only options...I guess I am just curious if I would digress without my protein shakes(80 grams worth).
+1^^^^^^^^^^Maybe if you weighed 100lbs you could maintain.
agreed decreasing protein isnt ideal. i understand about you trying to cut down on shakes though, solid food is better. if youre not buying it get some chicken turkey steak etc. But if you are buying it and moneys the issue shakes are the less expensive way.wtf r u trying to do by decreasing protein? I believe what Gamer said that muscle CAN be maintained at 100-150 grams of protein BUT if ur trying to loose weight DO NOT cut out protein- here is why A. Muscles thrive on protein and muscle helps burn fat
B.Whenever someone consumes protein the body has to break it down- when the body goes into the process of breaking it down it expends energy thus aiding in the burning of fat
C. Protein is awesome
I can't see how downing 2 dozen egg whites is more convenient than downing protein shakes? Plus without the yolks, you're missing the best part of the egg.Could YOU build or maintain your physique off of 2 dozen egg whites daily if the rest of your diet was in check?
Take a look at http://www.naturalphysiques.com/cms/index.php?itemid=144&page=2Could YOU build or maintain your physique off of 2 dozen egg whites daily if the rest of your diet was in check?
Don't get me started on the 'gram of protein per kilogram of lean mass' conversation. Why in the world would I want to take in protein to support the adipose that I am carrying on my 'not-ready-to-walk-on-stage' frame.Personally, I think a lot of the information (propaganda) about needing to eat at least 1.5g for each lb of your bodyweight in protein comes from companies that manufacture whey. If you look back over the last 15 years or so there is a direct correlation between the amount of supplement companies being formed (and the money they make!) and the amount of protein needed to be consumed each day, vitamins needed to be taken, test boosting supplements needed to be taken, etc., etc., etc. and it has lead to 'normal' people like you and I feeling that we need to take numerous products as 'staples' when, in fact, we are too scared to drop supps in case we gain 30lbs of fat and our max bench press drops by 50lbs overnight.
Man the point isn't just to maintain muscle or repair but to get calories up .Where else would you get the calories from? Carbs, fat? Protein calories keep you leaner.Don't get me started on the 'gram of protein per kilogram of lean mass' conversation. Why in the world would I want to take in protein to support the adipose that I am carrying on my 'not-ready-to-walk-on-stage' frame.
Do it up op. There's a lot of brosci about protein. I think the JISSN posted in their newest (once per decade,) publication 0.8g protein per kilogram...I can't remember if it was total weight or lean mass...Either way, that'd be around 90g for most people (* < 200lb.)
Excessive protein can turn to glucose too.Man the point isn't just to maintain muscle or repair but to get calories up .Where else would you get the calories from? Carbs, fat? Protein calories keep you leaner.
yes it CAN but it takes processing and I would rather take that chance than just straight carbs.Excessive protein can turn to glucose too.
Who said anything about protein or carbs being the only two options? I would opt for a higher fat diet. Healthy fats of course. Walnuts, almonds, avocados, pistachios, peanut/almond butter, and the like. With those you are getting healthy fats as well as a decent amount of protein (avocados excluded,) and fiber. They are all less likely to have as much of an impact on blood sugar levels than carbs or protein.yes it CAN but it takes processing and I would rather take that chance than just straight carbs.
RL; 1.6 – 1.8 g·kg-1·day-1Abstract
Comparison of protein intakes on strength, body composition and hormonal changes were examined in 23 experienced collegiate strength/power athletes participating in a 12-week resistance training program. Subjects were stratified into three groups depending upon their daily consumption of protein; below recommended levels (BL; 1.0 – 1.4 g·kg-1·day-1; n = 8), recommended levels (RL; 1.6 – 1.8 g·kg-1·day-1; n = 7) and above recommended levels (AL; > 2.0 g·kg-1·day-1; n = 8). Subjects were assessed for strength [one-repetition maximum (1-RM) bench press and squat] and body composition. Resting blood samples were analyzed for total testosterone, cortisol, growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor. No differences were seen in energy intake (3,171 ± 577 kcal) between the groups, and the energy intake for all groups were also below the recommended levels for strength/power athletes. No significant changes were seen in body mass, lean body mass or fat mass in any group. Significant improvements in 1-RM bench press and 1-RM squat were seen in all three groups, however no differences between the groups were observed. Subjects in AL experienced a 22% and 42% greater change in Δ 1-RM squat and Δ 1-RM bench press than subjects in RL, however these differences were not significant. No significant changes were seen in any of the resting hormonal concentrations. The results of this study do not provide support for protein intakes greater than recommended levels in collegiate strength/power athletes for body composition improvements, or alterations in resting hormonal concentrations.
Go for itthe money isnt the issue with the shakes...
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