Protein Ratio

[christonian]

i would like to just ask some basic questions if possible

1. how much protein should i be taking if i workout 6-7 days a week 30-45 min a day, cardio one day weight lifting the other. and cardio part is close to HIIT in the intensity

2. i am 19, 150 pounds, 5"8 got some flab want to lose it but want to gain muscle also

3. i currently only take a protein shake after every workout with only two scoops of shake gives me 60g of protein and i add 10g of creatine good/bad/ok then in food i probably only get another 25-75g a day

4. also any recommendation for food would help and i only eat 2-3 times a day and would like to get to the 4,5,6 meals a day kind of thing.

 

[buzz]

If you want to train at a hard intensity - be it with cardio or weight training - the dominant fuel source for those workouts will usually be derived from carbs. So, for that reason carbs should be the primary focus when trying to decide where the majority of your nutrients should come from on a daily basis - not protein IMO.[/QUOTE]

i agree
IMO it should be more like 40/40/20

 

[buzz]

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[~LV~]

If you want to train at a hard intensity - be it with cardio or weight training - the dominant fuel source for those workouts will usually be derived from carbs. So, for that reason carbs should be the primary focus when trying to decide where the majority of your nutrients should come from on a daily basis - not protein IMO.

i agree
IMO it should be more like 40/40/20[/QUOTE]

Gotta remember though, a training day dietary approach will be different than that of a non-training day. I agree 100% that the fuel source should come from carbs and if ones macro timing is dialed in correctly, the 30% should be applied to pre, post, and post post workount consumptions therefore having enough carbs to fuel a workout when in a caloric deficit. The reasoning behind the higher protein consumption is to promote the maintenence of lean mass when one is eating under maintence calories.