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    1. casse

      casse Well-Known Member

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      Hi peeps.
      Ive been reading a lot recently about body building diets and come to the point many might have once stumbled upon...do we really need this much protein?
      It started when I heard someone question what was actually in our shakes, and then I went on to read that getting 300-400 grams of protein per day from real food was near impossible, and most of it would end up in the toilet anyway.

      Most recently I've been reading mike mentzer theories and supported doctors articles who all seem to suggest that muscle is made up of aroun 15-25% protein. So someone my size, (98-100kg) should only really need just shy of 200g of protein per day rather than 400 that I have been lead to believe.

      Im just interested if Abyone has taken this different approach to lifting with good results.

      My opinion is that every person is different and different things work for different people. And on top of that, DNA and genetics contribute. So on my lifelong journey to fid what works for me, I am willing to try a few new methods
       
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    2. suighja

      suighja Well-Known Member

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      Do we really need this much protein

      I am still getting good gains and I only eat 200g maybe 250g on a big food day??
       
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    3. Korporalegq

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      Do we really need this much protein

      The general consensus is 1.5 grams per lb of bodyweight. I don't believe you need as much as som people are claiming to be honest as long as you get everything right, like amino's, which are the building blocks of protein, then everything should be fine.
       
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      Do we really need this much protein

      Them documentarys on tv about prisons in the states, a lot of the inmates are units. And I am sure they don't get to eat loads of protien
       
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    5. defelqy

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      Do we really need this much protein

      No, they get fvck loads of gear though. Easier inside than it is outside.
       
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    6. Raleoxilevz

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      Do we really need this much protein

      Plus those guys have more motivation, the bigger and stronger you are, the less chance youl be bend over and taken dry from behind..
       
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      Do we really need this much protein

      Oooh...ouch...
       
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    8. defelqy

      defelqy Well-Known Member

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      Do we really need this much protein

      That's a lovely, innocent view of the world.
       
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      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      Do we really need this much protein

      Haha

      Interesting points here. Not sure about being 'taken dry' lol
       
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    10. Korporalegq

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      Do we really need this much protein

      0.8-1.2g per lbs for natural atheletes is fine
       
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