Comments on: Athletes, how much protein are you getting?

By: Whey protein in your yogurt? Have you tried?

Whey protein in your yogurt? Have you tried? — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:41:40 +0000

[...] answer my third question, I am going to refer you to an old post I wrote about this subject (link). Bottom line is 1.4-1.7 grams of protein of body weight per day. (I need apprx 86 grams of [...]

By: FitMom

FitMom — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:31:10 +0000

Yes, Lance, I think you're right as well. But, I'm assuming that your family is super active so maybe an extra serving of cold salmon or chicken as a snack might be a good choice. FitMoms last blog post..Athletes, how much protein are you getting?

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:27:11 +0000

I do believe in supplementing with a whey protein. I typically do this both before and after any strength training I do. Otherwise, I just try to get enough lean meats to get a good amount of protein. My wife has recently been making fruit smoothies in the morning, and supplementing them with whey protein. I tend to think, that, if anything, we're not getting enough protein - so a little extra supplementation is a good thing. But, of course, that does depend upon your diet. Lances last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day

By: Running Knitter

Running Knitter — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:33:16 +0000

Thanks for posting this. I'm always looking for more info on protein. Running Knitters last blog post..Adapt. Improvise. Overcome.

By: Fit Mommy

Fit Mommy — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:21:16 +0000

Ok, great, so that is the formula to go by. 1.5 grams per pound of body weight. I need more!! Way more.

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:27:14 +0000

I have subscribed to eating 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight since I’ve embarked on this fitness journey. It has worked great for me & my clients as well. I eat quality protein, ‘good’ carbs and also good ‘fats’. I lost weight and inches and maintain nice muscle. Just have to remember to follow good ‘quality’ in your diet–makes such a big difference. Great post!

By: Bobbi

Bobbi — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:45:10 +0000

Yes I think that getting protein in your diet is so important as an athlete and as a women. I struggle so much in trying to help my hubby eat more protein in his diet and less CARBS...maybe I should try and sneak it in with powder...hmmm Bobbis last blog post..What to do for sore legs...