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2002/07/23, 03:41 PM
My nutritional program is telling me I should have 121 grams of protein daily. Is this correct? I'm 5' 2" tall, and weigh about 97 lbs. How would I get that much protein in my diet? I think I'm taking in about 50 grams right now, and I had to increase my intake to get there. Thanks, Maxmum
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2002/07/23, 04:11 PM
well that number is a goal to bulid the most lean muscle you can the ave person takes from .5 to 1 gr per pound of bodyweight. If you are training hard you need to replace the muscle tissue you break down. Men need more than women, and women need to eat red meat or replace the iron they loose with a good multi vitamin. So that said if you are lifting hard and heavy you should shoot for 1-1.5 grams per pound of bodyweight.
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"When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout" LIFT HARD AND OFTEN!!!!!!
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2002/07/23, 04:18 PM
Well, you should be eating 5-7 meals a day, whether your goal is to gain mass or to lose weight. Once you get to this point, it would be very easy to meet your daily requirement.
Good luck!
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**_Robert_**
Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
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2002/07/23, 04:30 PM
So true Rob and Mutt. It is all about eating! Once you can up the consistency and quality of your meals, it all falls into place. Unfortunately it is pricey and time consuming. Good luck.
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Ischjli
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -- T. S. Elliot
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2002/07/24, 04:43 AM
Keep track of your daily food intake for about 2 weeks and you can get a feel for what needs to be changed. Chicken and fish are high in protein. If you are lifting heavy, you may want to try a protein supplement if you still aren't reaching the intake you want.
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Lisa
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2002/07/26, 01:40 PM
The average person, who does not exercise should consume .8grams per kg of bodyweight. For those who are active and workout your protein intake should be anywhere between 1.5-2 grams per kg of bodyweight. I would not go over these numbers since they are more than enough protein. Of course there are exception but what I have stated here is more the rule than the exception.
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