How much protein do you guys eat?

[Deskoze38192]

I agree. If it's something you eat regularly, just be consistent in how you're calculating/measuring. It's a ballpark.

Yes this right here

Raw or cooked….consistency is what’s important
I weigh cooked They have values for the amount of protein in each (raw or cooked) )but remember this is simply a guess. People always act like the nutrition labels are exact THEY ARE FAR FROM EXACT. There is a 20% allowable margin of error. So potentially there could be has high as a 40% difference.
Lean beef is eyeballed. It’s not put in a lab to figure if it’s 93%. Butcher just eyeballs it.
Chicken is an estimate or average. They aren’t figuring the protein of each chicken breast. And not all chickens are the same. Just like not all people are the same. Some chickens are fat, some have more muscle. The macros absolutely do not account for these factors.
So figuring the 4 grams of protein in your rice is dumb your way off anyway lol
Cooked or uncooked is inaccurate either way
It’s the consistency that matters
Just weigh it how you like (cooked or raw) and weigh it the same way every time. And get your macros met
The consistency will help you figure your maintenance and then your surplus or deficit

 

[DECLAN]

Yes this right here

Raw or cooked….consistency is what’s important
I weigh cooked They have values for the amount of protein in each (raw or cooked) )but remember this is simply a guess. People always act like the nutrition labels are exact THEY ARE FAR FROM EXACT. There is a 20% allowable margin of error. So potentially there could be has high as a 40% difference.
Lean beef is eyeballed. It’s not put in a lab to figure if it’s 93%. Butcher just eyeballs it.
Chicken is an estimate or average. They aren’t figuring the protein of each chicken breast. And not all chickens are the same. Just like not all people are the same. Some chickens are fat, some have more muscle. The macros absolutely do not account for these factors.
So figuring the 4 grams of protein in your rice is dumb your way off anyway lol
Cooked or uncooked is inaccurate either way
It’s the consistency that matters
Just weigh it how you like (cooked or raw) and weigh it the same way every time. And get your macros met
The consistency will help you figure your maintenance and then your surplus or deficit

You Sir are absolutely correct, consistency is the absolute key.

 

[laclark89]

You Sir are absolutely correct, consistency is the absolute key.

I think that goes for about anything in life.

 

[DECLAN]

I think that goes for about anything in life.

I consistently turn my programmed refeeds into cheat days, hence I cannot go below 15% again lol.

 

[laclark89]

I consistently turn my programmed refeeds into cheat days, hence I cannot go below 15% again lol.

Damn do I hear that, honestly I’ve never been below 12% and don’t want too. But don’t let myself get over 20% either because I don’t want too lol.

 

[DECLAN]

Damn do I hear that, honestly I’ve never been below 12% and don’t want too. But don’t let myself get over 20% either because I don’t want too lol.

Haha I mean I’ve been below 10 before but nowadays whenever I’m heading towards beach lean I consistently fail lol. To be fair, I am not trying at all haha

 

[29trt]

i go for 1.5 g per lb bw, plus a little extra i usually get 200 g daily

wait, what? ....so you weigh 133lbs??
or you meant 300g ...

 

[laclark89]

wait, what? ....so you weigh 133lbs??
or you meant 300g ...

 

[DECLAN]

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Effing lean as fffffffuuuuk!

 

[Ateam2023]

wait, what? ....so you weigh 133lbs??
or you meant 300g ...

no its closer to 270 g on a high day i weigh about 165 right now with 12% bf so im pretty skinny imo but ive been on a calorie defecit for 11 months or so coming down from 23% bf so my calculations were a little skewed my bad

 

[Ateam2023]

and im not a big guy anyways at 5'7" so i am in process of shedding fat so i can do a bulk in the winter time after i have one more surgery on left arm for ct release as well as ulner nerve release in elbow (same as right arm already completed) i'll never be over 200 lbs , i'm 51 just trying to stay relevant and in healthy condition

 

[DECLAN]

and im not a big guy anyways at 5'7" so i am in process of shedding fat so i can do a bulk in the winter time after i have one more surgery on left arm for ct release as well as ulner nerve release in elbow (same as right arm already completed) i'll never be over 200 lbs , i'm 51 just trying to stay relevant and in healthy condition

Even if you’re 21, to hold 200lbs with decent bodyfat at 5’7 is pro potential. Not even healthy for us short fuckers to go on ver 180 if you’re not born with a big frame.

 

[Ateam2023]

Even if you’re 21, to hold 200lbs with decent bodyfat at 5’7 is pro potential. Not even healthy for us short fuckers to go on ver 180 if you’re not born with a big frame.

My goel is to get about 175 and be in the 12-15% bf, im older and have lots of old injuries that keep me in check as far as training goes.... But i am with the belief "slow&steady" is what i must do at this point ALTHOUGH my mind tells me im 25 again so the urge to increase weight to fast comes into play , my old tendons/bones can't take it lol

 

[Liter O' Test]

I eat 1g per lb, but i think we don't need a lot of protein, i hear some pros talk about how thye went up to 400g-500g-600g protein and they saw the difference

Then how do guys in prison get yoked from ramen? I know they have genetics but still, the muscle has to come from somewhere/
Ive seen guys put on muscle with less than 75g protein per day, conservatively. honestly it was probably more like 40g because they were a vegan, 5 foot 2. (no this was not prison)

 

[29trt]

Ive seen guys put on muscle with less than 75g protein per day, conservatively. honestly it was probably more like 40g because they were a vegan, 5 foot 2. (no this was not prison)

perhaps, but will I put on muscle while I am 50lbs over my natural limit? from my experience no ,no I do not.

 

[purebread]

how do you eat so much protein? coming from someone with low appetite, eating is my biggest challenge. I get full fast and end up eating max 3 times a day and i struggle hitting my protein goal

 

[eery]

how do you eat so much protein? coming from someone with low appetite, eating is my biggest challenge. I get full fast and end up eating max 3 times a day and i struggle hitting my protein goal

With a spoon

 

[MrRobotbeeboop]

I aim for 200g atm, I am fat and on a cut.

 

[Necessary Evil]

When someone asks about protein intake, especially in the context of TRT, here’s how I’d break it down:

For the average lifter, the general guideline is about 1.6 to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, which translates to roughly 0.7 to 1 gram per pound. This range is usually enough to cover muscle repair and growth, assuming your training and recovery are on point.

Now, when you’re on TRT, your body is in a more anabolic state than it would be naturally, which means you might be able to utilize protein more efficiently. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to drastically increase your intake beyond the standard recommendations.

In practice, most guys on TRT stick to the same 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg range. If you’re in a heavy training phase or cutting, you might push it closer to the higher end of that range, but it’s not like you suddenly need double the protein just because you’re on TRT. The key is to hit your protein target consistently and focus on overall nutrition, training intensity, and recovery.

So, whether you’re natural or on TRT, the protein requirements are pretty similar. It’s more about fine-tuning based on your specific goals and how your body responds. Keep it within that 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg range, and you’ll be good to go.

 

[PermaBlastingTren]

2g/lb bw… how’s it’s always been done since I got into bodybuilding