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General Fitness & Exercise
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About protein/carbs

dude1202
dude1202
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Joined: 2003/09/19
United States
2003/09/29, 07:10 PM
My daily intake for protein is 186 grams and carbohydrates 522 grams. If I don't get this every day, what will happen? I'm not sure that I get this amount every day because 186 grams of protein is a lot and is pretty hard to get. Right now I eat meat as much as I can and I eat a MetRx 34 g protein bar every day. Can anybody recommend some ideas on how I can keep up with how much I have to take in each day?
lordxena
lordxena
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Joined: 2003/01/26
United States
2003/09/30, 07:28 AM
Where did you get these numbers from?
azredhead57
azredhead57
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Joined: 2003/04/11
United States
2003/09/30, 03:59 PM
Are you trying to lose, maintain or gain? The protein is very important, but the carbs are usually adjustable. 522 sounds like a lot unless you are trying to gain. Are these the numbers that FT gave you? One bar a day is ok, but try to get the rest from real food and maybe a protein drink post-workout.

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dude1202
dude1202
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Joined: 2003/09/19
United States
2003/09/30, 07:22 PM
Sorry, I forgot to include that I got these numbers from FT. I am doing the progressive gain because I am trying to gain lean muscle. Ok, thanks a lot... I'll try to keep up on that protein. =)