Results From Blood Work
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BiggyBill
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The guy is trying to bulk up so is actually recommended to use 0.6-0.9 g of protein per pound of body weight. (1.2-2.0 g/kg). Is true you should try to get it from foods, but if you can’t - that’s why there are shakes.
that’s what i would recommend to you too Maniac if you try to bulk. With your weight that would be roughly 120-180 g of protein daily.
Thank you for sharing
Maniac1130
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Yeah for sure. I should have been more clear that the recommended daily protein I was talking about is to maintain your current weight, I had no idea he was trying to bulk.
Yeah, thanks Bill. I won't be bulking any time soon. I need to get to a certain BF % first then I will bulk. Probably wont be for another year or so. Thanks for the suggestion!
suppsforlife
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even a person that is cutting needs a similar protein intake (protein can help lose weight but mainly, not to lose muscles during cutting). Protein doesn't make you fat
Maniac1130
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While I don't necessarily disagree, can you explain to me how I should intake that amount of protein while on a calorie deficit? Also, I never drink shakes with water, I have to use skim milk to stomach the taste...
Maniac1130
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Yeah fair enough. I was considering the amount of calories that consist of 180grams of protein =720 however, there's absolutely nothing wrong with taking in that much protein and perhaps I should have been doing this from the beginning! Thanks guys, I always appreciate your input!
suppsforlife
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yeah, that's only from protein indeed.
But you still have around 2000 calories left a day, when you are cutting. Not mentioning if you bulk up (left around 4000 calories a day)
Maniac1130
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That's where I wish you were right. I have to go on a strict 1200 (for fastest results)/1500 calorie deficit to see any results. If I consume 2000 calories per day my body wouldn't change in the way that I want it to. My metabolism is naturally slow.
suppsforlife
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Yeah, everyone is different in terms of metabolism AND body weight. Usually 200-500 calories deficit a day is enough. But for someone calorie deficit of 500 daily is 3000 calories (3500 maintenance) whilst for others is 1500 (2000 maintenance). depends on your weight, muscles amount, BF% etc.
Maniac1130
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100%. I would love to eat 3000 calories per day to lose weight. I would be the happiest ever!
suppsforlife
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I would too, but that's usually the case of bodybuilders