any "low" protein guys?

[MikeS]

I lowered from 250g to 140/150g ED to try to lower my kidney blood test results for GFR (among other steps taken).
Havent noticed any loss of strength or size. Im 61yo and not getting any bigger at this point, so like the one bro stated,
the muscle I have will hopefully be maintained. I also stopped creatine/PWO slin. Thought I would deflate, but really, no difference.
Replaced the macros with Maltodextrin powder and more oils mixed into shakes (smart balance).
Seem to be maintaining weight 182-184lb 5'6".

 

[juggy38]

B-boy eats low protein (for his size) I think but a lot of fats.

 

[Cv215]

Id say I eat about 100-150 with food, and supplement protein smoothies.

I used to eat much more and had better results, but I bartend at a very busy bar so I eat breakfast or lunch, have a smoothie/shake, then about 7 hours passes before I can eat a quick meal, and I have another shake if possible. I get home around 1 usually and stay up until I eat twice if i can

Im a bartender at a very high volume restaurant also. Im sure i piss everyone off because if its time to eat i dont care how much i have going on, im making everyone wait. And i dont even care because everyone else takes a dozen smoke breaks at the worst times so they can deal with my ass taking 5 minutes tops to eat my meal. I usually bring something easy to eat like fish and rice. I can scarf that down pretty swiftly.

 

[nothuman]

We've all been trained to think we need massive quantities of protein. It's hard to unlearn that. I struggle to get under 200g a day partly due to the mental aspect.

 

[buck]

It seems that those that aren't looking to make gains or are just trying to maintain lowered protein intake can work. I doubt it is beneficial for most that want to make big gains or are hoping to maintain a large lean physique.

 

[nothuman]

I recently found out that excess protein causes a nitrogen build up, which can cause ammonia toxicity over time which leads to neurotoxicity. 0.55g per lb of weight is the max amount that won't cause this. If you need to purposely raise nitrogen build up in order to build muscle, research hasn't shown benefits beyond 0.8g of protein per lb.

I've been doing 1.5-2.5g per lb for 15 years so I am going to cut it down significantly.

 

[LATS]

I rarely go over 150 grams a say.. it's rare I hit that lol.. ivectried but it just doesnt happen.. I have gone over 200 grams before but it's a fluke lol

 

[b-boy]

Even dieting right now my protein is only 231 grams daily.

 

[alfresco]

Even dieting right now my protein is only 231 grams daily.

Hey Brad,

You have probably answered this before so sorry about the repetition . . .

Is your 231 grams of protein daily 'supplemented' or from only whole foods?

And if you do supplement is it a part of a meal, or between between meals, or both?

Many thanks.

 

[b-boy]

Hey Brad,

You have probably answered this before so sorry about the repetition . . .

Is your 231 grams of protein daily 'supplemented' or from only whole foods?

And if you do supplement is it a part of a meal, or between between meals, or both?

Many thanks.

I have 1.5 scoops of blended protein powder ( concentrate, isolate, hydrolysate, casein) mixed with Faye 0% yogurt and blueberries mixed together (i call it protein pudding) as my post workout meal along with 3 chocolate rice cakes with 24 grams of PB2 on top of them.
So its basically a meal, all other protein is from solid foods (eggs, chicken, lean ground beef, and tuna)...5 meals daily

 

[NGL34]

It seems that those that aren't looking to make gains or are just trying to maintain lowered protein intake can work. I doubt it is beneficial for most that want to make big gains or are hoping to maintain a large lean physique.

Finally someone said it. Thank you. To make GAINS your going to need HIGHER protien intake. How much is individually based on body chemistry, how efficiently you digest/absorb protien and other micronutrients consumed in your diet. But the guidelines or consensus for years has been at least 1g/lb per lean body weight which was about right through my own experience.

 

[buck]

Finally someone said it. Thank you. To make GAINS your going to need HIGHER protien intake. How much is individually based on body chemistry, how efficiently you digest/absorb protien and other micronutrients consumed in your diet. But the guidelines or consensus for years has been at least 1g/lb per lean body weight which was about right through my own experience.

i was using 1gr/lb and was making gains in my early days. And when I jumped to 1.5gr/lb my gains went up. But I was also natural for life at that point. And stuck with that after I started using AS I kept it there and made good gains as well.