Comments on: Why Food with Protein Is So Good For Your New Orleans Diet http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/ New Orleans Fitness Boot Camp for Women Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:11:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jonas http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Jonas Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-172 <strong>Thanks for the Comments Everyone!</strong> I love them! <strong>Unfortunately, there is no exact answer to this question about how much protein you should be eating. However, There are a two different formulas that are commonly used: </strong> To ensure that the body is in a positive muscle building state, in other words, that it is burning fat--not muscle, you should ingest at least .9 grams of protein per lean pound of body weight. For example, a 200 lb. man with 12% bodyfat requires 158 grams of protein daily. 200 X .12 = 24 lbs 200 - 24 = 176 lbs 176 X .9 = 158 gms The latest study from the International Journal of Sports Nutrition says that people involved in strength training should get 1.6 - 1.7 grams protein per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of bodyweight per day. That is .7 grams per pound. Therefore, a 200 lb man (200 * .7) would need 140 grams of protein. Slightly less than the first formula. As an estimate we figure that you should consume between .7 - .9 grams of protein per pound of body weight. These number vary based on the amount of body fat you have. Women have higher body fat than men, so they should be on the lower end of the scale. Here are some examples: 150 pounds = 105 - 135 grams of protein a day 160 pounds = 112 - 144 grams of protein a day 170 pounds = 119 - 153 grams of protein a day 180 pounds = 126 - 162 grams of protein a day 190 pounds = 133 - 171 grams of protein a day 200 pounds = 140 - 180 grams of protein a day 220 pounds = 154 - 198 grams of protein a day 240 pounds = 168 - 216 grams of protein a day 260 pounds = 182 - 234 grams of protein a day Thanks for the Comments Everyone! I love them!

Unfortunately, there is no exact answer to this question about how much protein you should be eating.
However, There are a two different formulas that are commonly used:

To ensure that the body is in a positive muscle building state, in other words, that it is burning fat–not muscle, you should ingest at least .9 grams of protein per lean pound of body weight.
For example, a 200 lb. man with 12% bodyfat requires 158 grams of protein daily.
200 X .12 = 24 lbs
200 – 24 = 176 lbs
176 X .9 = 158 gms
The latest study from the International Journal of Sports Nutrition says that people involved in strength training should get 1.6 – 1.7 grams protein per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of bodyweight per day. That is .7 grams per pound. Therefore, a 200 lb man (200 * .7) would need 140 grams of protein. Slightly less than the first formula.
As an estimate we figure that you should consume between .7 – .9 grams of protein per pound of body weight. These number vary based on the amount of body fat you have. Women have higher body fat than men, so they should be on the lower end of the scale. Here are some examples:

150 pounds = 105 – 135 grams of protein a day
160 pounds = 112 – 144 grams of protein a day
170 pounds = 119 – 153 grams of protein a day
180 pounds = 126 – 162 grams of protein a day
190 pounds = 133 – 171 grams of protein a day
200 pounds = 140 – 180 grams of protein a day
220 pounds = 154 – 198 grams of protein a day
240 pounds = 168 – 216 grams of protein a day
260 pounds = 182 – 234 grams of protein a day

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Rebecca Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:11:10 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-171 My fave's for protein are egg whites,cottage cheese (w salsa!),nuts and all fish! A good protein pick me up i like is a scoop of whey protein with soy milk and a shot of True Brew! Yum! My fave’s for protein are egg whites,cottage cheese (w salsa!),nuts and all fish! A good protein pick me up i like is a scoop of whey protein with soy milk and a shot of True Brew! Yum!

]]> By: jane Wolfe http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-170 jane Wolfe Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:42:18 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-170 It's all about protein. The question still remains......how much protein should a woman get per day? It’s all about protein. The question still remains……how much protein should a woman get per day?

]]> By: Lanay Stockstill http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-169 Lanay Stockstill Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:59:32 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-169 Thanks for the helpful information, Jonas. Thanks for the helpful information, Jonas.

]]> By: chuck deffes http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-168 chuck deffes Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:21:54 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-168 good info.Jonas. I have had good results with protein ............................ good info.Jonas. I have had good results with protein ……………………….

]]> By: Lylyn http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Lylyn Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:55:26 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-167 My favorite protein shake is Muscle Milk in either chocolate or cake batter. My favorite protein is Tilapia or Grouper. My favorite protein shake is Muscle Milk in either chocolate or cake batter. My favorite protein is Tilapia or Grouper.

]]> By: Angie http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Angie Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:24:17 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-166 My fave protein drink is Syntha-6 Vanilla Ice Cream. great price at the Vitamin shoppe. My fave protein drink is Syntha-6 Vanilla Ice Cream. great price at the Vitamin shoppe.

]]> By: Mari-Kate McEntee http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Mari-Kate McEntee Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:12:38 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-165 My favorite is the Strawberry "Lean Muscle Meal" by GNC. (whey protein) My favorite is the Strawberry “Lean Muscle Meal” by GNC. (whey protein)

]]> By: Jen Allison http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Jen Allison Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:07:51 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-164 Jonas, I thought this was an awesome reminder. I know I'm guilty of just disregarding how much protein I get. Would you maybe do a blog on how we're supposed to calculate how much protein we get and some gram contents of some foods? I love these blogs! Jonas, I thought this was an awesome reminder. I know I’m guilty of just disregarding how much protein I get. Would you maybe do a blog on how we’re supposed to calculate how much protein we get and some gram contents of some foods? I love these blogs!

]]> By: Dana M Douglas http://www.nolatrainer.com/2009/10/05/why-food-with-protein-is-so-good-for-your-new-orleans-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Dana M Douglas Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:17:30 +0000 http://www.nolatrainer.com/?p=650#comment-163 Great article Jonas. Thanks. Great article Jonas. Thanks.

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