How much protein should I be taking for body building?
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You should be getting 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight.  Protein consumption should be all day long with about 2.5 hours in between meals.  Pre and post workout meals should be the most important.  Drink plenty of water in conjunction with eating frequently throughout the day.
444801
eat more protein and work on strength training to gain muscle mass.
241705
hit the gym, do core excercises like heavy squats, deadlifts, benchpress. those are the 3 main mass building moves. Make your diet high in protein and low in fat. you should be eating at least 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day in order to gain muscle.......good luck
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120 - 160 grams of protein.  This will be important in helping to maintain muslce mass, since the body likes to convert glycine (an amino acid) to glucose for fuel when in a gasting state.  There is no easy way to pack this much protein into a single shake, unless it is a really big shake.\n\nI recommend getting the cheapest brand of protein you can find (preferrably derived from milk or egg).  You will probably have to do other things beyond consuming protein to lose weight, but this is probably the amount that you will need to consume.
133467
You could eat more protein in your diet. Protien is used to build skin and muscle.
426280
protein powder, you should be eating 1.5grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Creatine is a good scientifically proven supplement,a good multi vitamin, flax seed oil, glutamine etc. there are so many supplements nowadays its confusing to figure out which are best. these are the basics that i use myself with very good results.
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I'm assuming you are looking to bulk up and add muscle... If so simply consuming protein powder is not going to do it alone.  Protein helps to rebuild muscle that has been broken down but to gain weight you need to consume carbs (lots) and fats as well.  Try this:  5-6 meals a day consisting of 50 grams of protein, 150 grams of complex carbs, and 15-20 grams of fats (ie. canola oil).  Get a food scale and a book that explains food counts.  \nDon't eat junk and work your muscles so that you experience muscle fatigue (the burn) and soreness (a good sore not injured) after each training session - if you are not sore you have not worked hard enough!  In addition, look to a protein powder that also contains carbs for the extra calories.  You can use a shake to supplement or replace a meal.  Hope this helps...don't give up it can take a lot of hard work and comes easier for some people...I personally was very lean but it works - I went from 160 to 210 lbs and still lean over several years naturally.\nAs for the powder...most of the brand names are ok...
650023
Calories are not going to turn into muscle. Calories are a form of energy and those calories not used turn into fat. 3500 calories = 1 lb. of fat. If it is muscle you are looking to gain, you need to lift weights and consume protein. Ideally you will need to have 2 grams of protein per pound that you weigh. So double you weight and that is how many grams of protein you need per day. Also, try to get a large amount of protein in your body within 20 minutes of your workout. This is when the protein is most absorbed.
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If you're lifting weights, just eating more and ensuring that you're getting enough protein from meats, nuts, dairy products or beans is enough. Unless you're planning on becoming a body builder or pro athlete, supplements or drinks aren't really necessary.\n\nJust work out at the gym and eat more protein and you should see results.
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Protein shakes and work out, eat like 5-6 squares a day instead of 3, with larger meals later in the day/eve.  I have high metab too
750489
If your body does not build large amounts of mass, all the protein in the world won't help. I gain mass so easily I don't lift free weights. I stick to machines and don't count protein. Just work out and see how your body develops.
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Because if you want to get big and strong, taking protein powder may be supplemental on the daily basis. \n\nMany bodybuilders out there will make sure they get enough of protein powder to beef up their bodies through strenuous weight training and exercise. \n\nNot just for Bodybuilders, though, average joes like you and I can take it to promote healthful benefits such as boosting our immune system, speeding up recuperation of wounds and sores from injury. Above all, our body needs protein to maintain our muscle tone; similar to the need for drinking water everyday.\n\nSo Starting your day with protein powder provides a beneficial means of health throughout the rest of the day!
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Protein doesn't "do" anything.  It's building blocks for muscle IF you need muscle.\n\nIf you're working out with the same level of weights, then whatever muscle mass you have is what you're going to get.  Muscles build in response to stress.  If you don't stress the muscle, they don't "rip".  Ripped tissue is repaired and becomes bigger.\n\nFigure that you probably need about 70-90 gm of protein a day (roughly 2 chicken breasts).  You can eat protein supplements by the handful or glassful and it won't make a difference if you don't "need" the protein.  At that point it's just extra calories.\n\nYou're a little thin for 6'5" so maybe focus on adding carbs and additional snacks during the day.  Good food, not junk.  \n\nTo build muscle with weights you have to work the muscles to the point of fatigue -- where you cannot do another rep.  This is done best by lifting heavy weights, done very slowly, so you can only do 10-12 reps.  Wait 48 hours between workouts.  As the weight gets easier, keep adding to keep bulking.
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To gain weight, you should increase the number of calories in your daily diet by about 300 calories.  Have larger size helpings of  food at meals. Proteins are needed for building muscles, so having high protein food like eggs, milk,  peanut butter, protein shakes will help. Also have more of  starchy foods and drink lots of water. More information to gain weight at http://www.toloseweight.org/gainweight.html
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Take in 1.5g-2g of protein x body weight per day.  Your daily intake split should be around 40% protein, 40% carbs, 10% fat(non-saturated).  Have a good workout program and go as hard as you can every time.  Don't do cardio cause it's counter-productive and will eat away at your muscles.  But most importantly EAT, but make it clean(no mcdonald's, etc).
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If you are working out to gain muscle mass you should consume 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, according to the trainers. \n\nIn my opinion, the trouble with a high protein diet is watching out for the cholesterol that comes with it.
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it is not easy and you must supply your body with an excessive amount of protein..like 60 to 80 grams depending on your weight..you must have the protein or you will hurt your muscles and tear down your entire body..you must eat about five meals a day..this is not an easy task...