How much protein should I be taking for body building?

Posted by Admin on Sunday, June 14, 2009 · 1 Comment 

I've been body building for about 6 months now and I'm not sure how much protein I should be taking. Some people say about 30 grams a day and others say 1 gram / lb of weight.

I'm 6'3", 220 lbs with about 18% body fat (and going down).

The other thing is when I should be taking the protein? I do take the protein shortly after a workout session, but do I need to take more protein on the off days as well?

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  1. mikev1118 says:
    June 14, 2009 at 12:00 am

    You should be getting 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight. Protein consumption should be all day long with about 2.5 hours in between meals. Pre and post workout meals should be the most important. Drink plenty of water in conjunction with eating frequently throughout the day.