Pretty much everything has been said but...
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Originally Posted by Kane
I would say you would need more than that...If you are looking to bulk then 1.5g per lb of lean body mass is pretty good IMO.
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Based on your stats above that means you should be going for 280 to 300 grams protein a day at least. However...
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Originally Posted by DR X
If you are just starting out don’t jump into a 5000 calorie diet. Your body will not know what to do. I would suggest at your weight you start at 3000 cals per day and slowly work your way up adding 200 calories per week
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Going by that, which of course you should, it won't do you much good to try to up your protein intake to those levels mentioned if you haven't worked up to your caloric goals. However, you start with a 3000 calorie diet then your already talking about 300 grams a day. Conveniently 1.5 grams per lb of lean body weight pretty much equals the same thing as 1200 calores from protein using the 40/40/20 amount DR X suggested. A quick note (you'll find this info anyway) Protein=4 calories/gram. Carbs= 4 calories/gram. Fat=9 calories/gram.
Just trying to prevent any confusion about the 1.5 gram protein a day and the 40/40/20 diet.