How much protein after a workout? : Community Message Boards
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bean0
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Thu, Jul 11, 2013 13:07
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How much protein after a workout?
I'm currently working out to stay fit and to help with my recovery from a shoulder problem. So, I'm not looking to loose any weight...actually I could stand to gain a few pounds. The workout tracker tells me how many calories I've burned, but how do I know how much extra protien I need to help build muscle. Based on my weight, I need about 50 gms a day as a baseline, but how much extra do I need?
Also, what post-workout snacks do you enjoy. I personally find that the protein bars taste gritty. Sometimes I'll just roll up some slice turkey breast and eat that. Looking for some variety though.
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jjswbs2
Pittsburgh PA
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Thu, Jul 11, 2013 22:07
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The body-building sites I read suggest at least .8 grams of protein for every pound of body weight.
The protein bars I use are ThinkThin (20 grams of protein and no added sugar!) I don't think they taste gritty :)
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Fri, Jul 12, 2013 09:07
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Way to figure Protein needs.
Divide your weight in half, so if you weigh 200 you need about 100-120 grams of protein a day. Even inactive people NEED to have this amount. So I try to have about 33 grams at each meal, or so...some days I do fall short.
Be careful of processed turkey/ham/coldcuts...they are mostly "excruded" (parts of the animal that are inedible all condensed down to form the meat-then sliced) it is FULL of preservatives and SALT!!!!
Good luck!!
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1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
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Fri, Jul 12, 2013 10:07
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A good protein shake that's low in sugar, I add banana and peanut butter, works for me.
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Tue, Jul 16, 2013 08:07
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I just posted a new thread regarding protein on diet/nutrition.
I have fallen short three days in a row.
I may need to start drinking more milk/smoothies...but my blender sucks.
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bean0
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Thu, Jul 18, 2013 16:07
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Thanks for all the responses! I read somewhere you need 1g for every kg you weigh. Amazing how many different calculations there are. I haven't tried very many smoothies..maybe that's the way to go :)
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