Thread: Problem gaining weight

I think 35% protein might be a little much. It is pretty expensive to eat 280g of protein a day no matter how you take it, and I once read that tests have shown that you can put on just as much muscle with 15% of your calories coming from protein as you can with more than that since the body can only absorb so much protein. The rest would of course go to carbs.

Originally Posted by Mr. E

I think 35% protein might be a little much. It is pretty expensive to eat 280g of protein a day no matter how you take it, and I once read that tests have shown that you can put on just as much muscle with 15% of your calories coming from protein as you can with more than that since the body can only absorb so much protein. The rest would of course go to carbs.

Most of my weight gain has been more from calories versus protein intake. It is expensive, I would drink 4 shakes a day with 25gm of protein each shake, and honestly, at $4 a pop/shake, I switched to the powder form. I save more money that way, but my protein intake is nowhere near 280gm of protein.

The macro breakdown is a little more advanced, and it needs adjustment for each person. That is just a basic starting point. Kal is right, its more about caloric intake than the macro breakdown. Most bodybuilders actually bulk(or start on then adjust from) on a 40/40/20 macro split. With his workout, he should be able to absorb well more than 150g of protein.

Cottage cheese and eggs are about to become your best friend. Cheapest protein sources available.