how much protein is really necessary?

[F0cus]

Do all you guys take in at least a gram per lb? I'm curious if anyone takes in less...lately protein has really been messing with my stomach and I'd like to drop it down some. Im on a cut 212lbs taking in 225 grams..would dropping 75 grams and maybe increasing fats be detrimental? Advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[275bills]

Worth a shot bro. What kind of pro sources are you taking in? Maybe time to rotate them

 

[F0cus]

Whey, ground turkey, haddock, chicken, eggs...my coach has me at 50 grams of fat so I have to eat lean sources.

 

[TestRun]

I weigh ~200

I eat about 150-175grams a day.

 

[F0cus]

I weigh ~200

I eat about 150-175grams a day.

Do you have any issues putting on muscle? What about when cutting? Do you keep the same intake?

 

[Sieve]

Low carbs , the more protein you need.
More carbs less protein you need.
At high carbs , you can do 1gram/pound and be ok.

 

[Sieve]

Even lower depending on bodyweight.
300lbs need 200g protein at 1000g carbs for example.
200lbs 150g protein.

 

[TestRun]

Do you have any issues putting on muscle? What about when cutting? Do you keep the same intake?

When I take my diet serious no, but I don't always eat "clean". I use myfitnesspal to track my protein and even if I'm over my daily cals I will still eat enough protein.

I keep the same intake.

 

[Knight9]

Necessary for what? Growing? Maintaining? Living?

If you are trying to grow I would say to absolutely use 1 gram per pound and I would probably suggest 1.5.

I'm certain it's possible to maintain on less than 1 gram per pound.

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[heavyhitter]

Very subjective. For me to grow at this point im eating well over 400 grams a day

 

[mccomas]

As arnold would say all of them