Nutrition for muscle building? - Page 2

Sue B · 11-01-17, 12:19 PM

The people I trust seem to agree on:

eat 1 gram of protein per pound of lean mass if you're overweight, per pound of total weight if you aren't
lift
be patient; muscle takes a long time to grow and there are no shortcuts or magic unless you go the drug route

At my age I want to keep things simple, and I don't have time to read every website that claims to have The Secrets That Doctors Really Hate.

killoffsonny · 11-01-17, 02:49 PM

Per pound of total weight? Thats a lot of protein. I probably get a third of my weight. But I'm not really trying to increase muscle mass. Just want to tone and keep the fat off.

rhbrand · 11-01-17, 05:51 PM

Toning means building muscle. Period. Toning means building muscle.

And I get at least 140 grams of protein a day, more often, 160grams.

Demeris · 11-02-17, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhbrand

Toning means building muscle. Period. Toning means building muscle.

And I get at least 140 grams of protein a day, more often, 160grams.

I had to increase my protein after menopause. I eat between 100 and 140 grams of protein a day--depending on the kind o exercising I'm getting.

I feel better; I'm less susceptible to colds; and my skin looks better.

rhbrand · 11-02-17, 12:39 PM

You might consider supplementing with creatine. Its proven to help muscle recovery, growth, and can help your brain as you get older.

I'm planning a YouTube video on the benefits of creatine in the next few days. Getting some research done right now.

Sue B · 11-02-17, 01:12 PM

I've read about the benefits of creatine, but doesn't it cause water bloat?

winnie_p · 11-02-17, 01:18 PM

What about something like Hydrolyzed collagen in anything liquid (coffee, tea, smoothies)? That could be a way to boost protein. It's also supposed to be good for healing the gut/skin/hair.

It might further blunt appetite, though.

videofit · 11-02-17, 03:19 PM

I would think the easiest way would be having a protein shake daily as a between meal snack or maybe at bedtime.

Another idea -- maybe you aren't digesting the protein so always have digestive enzymes with meals. I usually buy Trader Joe's just because I always shop there.

I have never been able to eat a lot of protein. I occasionally will buy game meat on sale at Sprouts. The elk and boar are delicious. I never liked venison -- too gamey. Supermarket has bison on sale and I may buy it. I just can't eat a lot of red meat every day even if I take digestive enzymes.

beyond.omega · 11-02-17, 05:10 PM

I seriously don't understand how this question was even allowed with the "No D*et Rule" but even a moderator replied on this thread so, I guess we are allowed to talk about d*et now if we just use a synonym?

WWWendy · 11-02-17, 05:49 PM

Even though this isn’t about diet for weight loss, it is still a diet thread so I am closing it here.

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11-01-17, 12:19 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	The people I trust seem to agree on: eat 1 gram of protein per pound of lean mass if you're overweight, per pound of total weight if you aren't lift be patient; muscle takes a long time to grow and there are no shortcuts or magic unless you go the drug route At my age I want to keep things simple, and I don't have time to read every website that claims to have The Secrets That Doctors Really Hate. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

11-01-17, 02:49 PM
killoffsonny Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston	Per pound of total weight? Thats a lot of protein. I probably get a third of my weight. But I'm not really trying to increase muscle mass. Just want to tone and keep the fat off. __________________ Becky

11-01-17, 05:51 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	Toning means building muscle. Period. Toning means building muscle. And I get at least 140 grams of protein a day, more often, 160grams. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

11-02-17, 12:39 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	You might consider supplementing with creatine. Its proven to help muscle recovery, growth, and can help your brain as you get older. I'm planning a YouTube video on the benefits of creatine in the next few days. Getting some research done right now. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

11-02-17, 01:12 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	I've read about the benefits of creatine, but doesn't it cause water bloat? __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

11-02-17, 01:18 PM
winnie_p VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, TX	What about something like Hydrolyzed collagen in anything liquid (coffee, tea, smoothies)? That could be a way to boost protein. It's also supposed to be good for healing the gut/skin/hair. It might further blunt appetite, though.

11-02-17, 03:19 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	I would think the easiest way would be having a protein shake daily as a between meal snack or maybe at bedtime. Another idea -- maybe you aren't digesting the protein so always have digestive enzymes with meals. I usually buy Trader Joe's just because I always shop there. I have never been able to eat a lot of protein. I occasionally will buy game meat on sale at Sprouts. The elk and boar are delicious. I never liked venison -- too gamey. Supermarket has bison on sale and I may buy it. I just can't eat a lot of red meat every day even if I take digestive enzymes. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

11-02-17, 05:10 PM
beyond.omega VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006	I seriously don't understand how this question was even allowed with the "No Det Rule" but even a moderator replied on this thread so, I guess we are allowed to talk about det now if we just use a synonym?

11-02-17, 05:49 PM
WWWendy Community Manager Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA, USA	Even though this isn’t about diet for weight loss, it is still a diet thread so I am closing it here. __________________ Wendy Niemi Kremer Community Manager DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.