Daily protein intake?

[Hit Man X]

Right now I do about 40-60g/day. I was thinking on stepping up to about 80-100g/day. What do you think? Benefits?

I've noticed seafood has a lot of protein, peanut butter, and chicken too. Any other foods I am missing?

[greenrebel]

beef, cheese, eggs...

It will help a lot for your health and lean mass growth if that is what you are going for. Can't believe someone eats that little protein in a day:(

Eat more meat!

[01WhiteCobra]

I give 40-60 grams to my 8 yr old girl a day.

If you are trying to gain lean weight you are gonna need at least 1 gram per pound of bodyweight.

[Hit Man X]

Well hell, 40-60 was a guess.

Here's what I typically eat a day:

Breakfast (around 6.30am): cereal, oatmeal, etc. fresh fruit.
Snack (~10am): fresh fruit, nutrigrain type fruit bar
Lunch (~1pm): soup and sandwich typically
Another snack (~4.30pm): almost always a sandwich
Dinner (~8pm): large variety of stuff from pasta, grilled goods, stews, etc.

That's usually about it. If I go out late... I eat more. Maybe that's more than 40-60?

[01WhiteCobra]

Originally posted by Hit Man X
Well hell, 40-60 was a guess.

Here's what I typically eat a day:

Breakfast (around 6.30am): cereal, oatmeal, etc. fresh fruit.
Snack (~10am): fresh fruit, nutrigrain type fruit bar
Lunch (~1pm): soup and sandwich typically
Another snack (~4.30pm): almost always a sandwich
Dinner (~8pm): large variety of stuff from pasta, grilled goods, stews, etc.

That's usually about it. If I go out late... I eat more. Maybe that's more than 40-60?

No, you probably are getting about 60 grams with that diet!

Eat some meat, lots of it, son!

[Hit Man X]

Originally posted by 01WhiteCobra
No, you probably are getting about 60 grams with that diet!

Eat some meat, lots of it, son!

Well shit! Thats bad... I need to be doing ~175g+/day then.

Are red meats higher in protein than seafood or poultry?

[01WhiteCobra]

Originally posted by Hit Man X
Well shit! Thats bad... I need to be doing ~175g+/day then.

Are red meats higher in protein than seafood or poultry?

Chicken and fish are your best sources.

If you do red meat, do sirlion and round steak. It is the leanest cuts.

[Hit Man X]

Originally posted by 01WhiteCobra
Chicken and fish are your best sources.

If you do red meat, do sirlion and round steak. It is the leanest cuts.

Good deal. I'll be one munchin fool here very soon to get 175+ a day. hahaha What do you think of those Whey Protein powders?

[XL]

Originally posted by Hit Man X
What do you think of those Whey Protein powders? Those are good to throw in as a snack to supplement your diet, or as an after workout shake. Though, it is best to get your protein from whole food, but sometimes there just isn't enough time or food to do so.

[01WhiteCobra]

Originally posted by Hit Man X
Good deal. I'll be one munchin fool here very soon to get 175+ a day. hahaha What do you think of those Whey Protein powders?

I sprinkle some whey protein on just about everything I eat and take some before bed.

[Hit Man X]

Originally posted by XL
Those are good to throw in as a snack to supplement your diet, or as an after workout shake. Though, it is best to get your protein from whole food, but sometimes there just isn't enough time or food to do so.

I was thinking on it as a supplement thing only.

Thanks for all the info guys! :)

[Monsoon X]

Originally posted by 01WhiteCobra
I sprinkle some whey protein on just about everything I eat and take some before bed.

LOL

why don't you go and snort a couple of protein lines with Got Boost?

[01WhiteCobra]

Originally posted by Monsoon X
LOL

why don't you go and snort a couple of protein lines with Got Boost?

I don't want to get addicted. :D

[Head Hunter]

Originally posted by Monsoon X
LOL

why don't you go and snort a couple of protein lines with Got Boost?

LOL

Doesn't it kinda fuck up the texture/flavor of what you're eating to sprinkle that shit on? I've thought bout it but never done it

[01WhiteCobra]

Originally posted by MaddHatter
LOL

Doesn't it kinda fuck up the texture/flavor of what you're eating to sprinkle that shit on? I've thought bout it but never done it

I'll mix it in with oatmeal. I'll throw some in spag sauce and chili. Sometimes I'll put some in my water.

Sometimes use it like salt/pepper.

I'm not talking a big scoop here, but throughout the day, I bet I get an additional 30 grams (two scoops or so).

My 3 yr old has an aversion to meat products (I can't believe I'm raising a veggie head!). I probably given her an extra 20 or grams of protein by sprinkling it on her food and a little mixed in with her milk.

[mustangpete4.6]

What are your goal's HITMAN.