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Article: Protein Mistakes You Might Be Making

Clipper83 said:
I was starting to get into this, then I saw the "30 grams of protein per meal" thing
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I got a bit further, nearly to the end in fact, but got stopped where it says, "keep exercise constantly varied to promote maximum muscle growth".
 
Protein is overhyped. They've marketed it so well it's hilarious. Most pros don't even mess with powders. Our body can only utilize about 25-30% of our calories coming from protein. Eating more than that is a waste.
 
wiseman said:
Protein is overhyped. They've marketed it so well it's hilarious. Most pros don't even mess with powders. Our body can only utilize about 25-30% of our calories coming from protein. Eating more than that is a waste.
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Agreed

I'm only eating 100-125/day max.

Used to be 200-225/day.

Zero discernable muscle loss.
 
Just eat .8-1 Gram of protein per pound of body weight. Honestly this shyt doesn't have to be so complicated. A lot of this science based research puts people in a rut IMO and makes it easier to lose motivation. There are also isn't a "eat 6 meals a day" rule lol. Most of us don't have time to eat 30 G protein per meal sometimes we have to eat 60,80 or even 100 grams. Take digestive enzymes with each meal. I recommend enzymedica digestive spectrum.
 
Well all I can say is when I eat under 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight or lessI can only maintain, I cannot make gains unless I eat 1.5 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight so that right there says something.
 
Buffspartan said:
Well all I can say is when I eat under 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight or lessI can only maintain, I cannot make gains unless I eat 1.5 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight so that right there says something.
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Probably because you don't eat a lot of carbs lol
 
wiseman said:
Probably because you don't eat a lot of carbs lol
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No not really. Carbs make me bloated and fatigued. I like fat way too much to so I generally like to use the 1970s bodybuilding diet. In the winter I'll eat some carbs though.
 
Buffspartan said:
No not really. Carbs make me bloated and fatigued. I like fat way too much to so I generally like to use the 1970s bodybuilding diet. In the winter I'll eat some carbs though.
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Carbs will make a person seem bloated because carbohydrates hydrate the body. Take away carbs and the water that is stored by glycogen will vanish. But if low carb works for you go for it. Everybody is different. I can't stand a low carb diet. I love me some rice lol
 
When on androgens or anything remotely anabolic, higher amounts are preferred as the muscle's net balance of anabolic vs. catabolic activity is positive due to increased MPS.

Natural state, 30grams, or 10g of EAA's every 2.5hrs maximizes MPS synthesis in the natural athlete. I can round up those studies if needed.

So when we follow guidelines of mainstream bodybuilders, who take PED's for added anabolism, their protein intake reflects a MPS that could be 50% higher than a natural athlete. Of course they eat more protein!

In that same vein, if u are cutting and want to reduce muscle loss, getting additonal EAA's works to keep that anabolic vs. catabolic activity in a net positive relationship. This is another reason why pro bodybuilders up their protein intake, as well as their androgens, to increase MPS to a point that muscle GROWTH occurs during the "cut".

Lots to consider here but the overall message was pretty good I think.
 
mikeault said:
I thought the whole "you can only use xx number of grams per meal" theory was debunked a long stone ago?
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Not really. The body can only uptake so much MPS at one time. Muscles are finite, therefore MPS is finite. However, it doesnt mean extra protein is useless. Protein is a way better option for glucose energy than carbs and fats in the realm of cutting..
 
wiseman said:
Carbs will make a person seem bloated because carbohydrates hydrate the body. Take away carbs and the water that is stored by glycogen will vanish. But if low carb works for you go for it. Everybody is different. I can't stand a low carb diet. I love me some rice lol
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I love carbs, but for some reason my body feels better when I limit them. Right now I'm on a virtually no carb diet, but even when I eat carbs I still have to limit them because for some reason my body just doesn't react well to a lot of them.
 
Buffspartan said:
I love carbs, but for some reason my body feels better when I limit them. Right now I'm on a virtually no carb diet, but even when I eat carbs I still have to limit them because for some reason my body just doesn't react well to a lot of them.
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Get ur greens and Alkaline salts in ya bro (potassium citrate, magnesium, etc). All that acidosis from a very low carb diet (presumably high meats/protein) can wreak havoc on you cumulatively.
 
I eat a few servings of veggies everyday to. Usually mixed salad greens, broccoli and peas. Sometimes a veggie blend from the freezer section of whole foods to.
 
Buffspartan said:
I eat a few servings of veggies everyday to. Usually mixed salad greens, broccoli and peas. Sometimes a veggie blend from the freezer section of whole foods to.
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Atta boy ;)
 
Whacked said:
Get ur greens and Alkaline salts in ya bro (potassium citrate, magnesium, etc). All that acidosis from a very low carb diet (presumably high meats/protein) can wreak havoc on you cumulatively.
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Too true! Too much protein makes the body acidic. Cancer is always found in an acidic environment.
 
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