Caretaker/Overlook Hotel
So we've all heard 1 form of protein argument or another. For those of us who have lifted weights at any given time in our life with an interest in gaining muscle, you've heard it all. 1.5grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. Or more. (2, some 2.5) Protein powders fly off store shelves. Eggs/egg-whites, cottage cheese, yogurt, chicken, chicken & more chicken.
Anywho, here's the latest out of USC.....
"The majority of Americans are eating about twice as much protein as they should be" - Valter Longo of USC tells Forbes.
Interestingly enough it appears to be middle agers who are most at risk. Specifically cancer risks. In fact, they called it as risky as SMOKING to the health of middle-aged Americans.
Youth and elderly, however, are still recommended to consume more protein as it can protect against frailty and maintaining a healthy weight. (Plant based proteins preferred over animal based)
The article ----> http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2014/03/04/the-protein-puzzle-meat-and-dairy-may-significantly-increase-cancer-risk/
Hmmmm
Randy
Something I've been reading lately. The China Study.
Hip Redux
The original article monitored 24 hours worth of eating, and then followed up with these people 18-20 years later. And they make no distinction between the types of animal protein - there's a difference between eating hot dogs, salami and McDonald's, and fish and chicken.
Huh? The hotdogs have a lot more fat but I can't imagine there is any difference in the structure of the protein molecules.
Short term goal: 17:59 5K
Mid term goal: 2:54:59 marathon
Long term goal: To say I've been a runner half my life. (I started running at age 45).
Walk-Jogger
I'll add this to the collection of "things that are killing us":
Salt
sugar
fat
carbs
gluten
eating red meat
not eating red meat
too much sitting
too much exercise
not enough exercise
too much running
eating too much
eating too little
not drinking enough water
drinking too much water
too much alcohol
not enough alcohol
coffee
caffeine
not enough sleep
too much sleep
. . .
feel free to add whatever else you can think off. . .
Retired & Loving It
Have you ever looked at the ingredient lists of hot dogs? There's a lot more going on than just protein molecules.
If you are going to study people's intake of "protein", it's important to know where they are getting their protein from. The study doesn't distinguish between the person eating 40 grams of protein along with a year's worth of nitrates from a hot dog and the person eating 40 grams of protein from fresh salmon. There's a difference in the quality of food being eaten and the study ignores it for just a calculation of macronutrients and animal vs. plant.
I have no comment on consuming too much protein as I am now only around 45 grams per day, but being a vegetarian for four years has some in my family convinced that I am wasting away to nothing.
Meanwhile those who did not know me when I was 205 LBS consider me the picture of perfect health.
Perspective; it can be a bitch.
For those of us who have lifted weights at any given time in our life with an interest in gaining muscle, you've heard it all. 1.5grams of protein per pound of body weight.
I routinely consumed 250 - 300 grams of protein per day during the height of my weight lifting days. I was a lean protein eating machine. Shit, even my muscles had muscles! lol
Labrat
I'll add this to the collection of "things that are killing us": Salt sugar fat carbs gluten eating red meat not eating red meat too much sitting too much exercise not enough exercise too much running eating too much eating too little not drinking enough water drinking too much water too much alcohol not enough alcohol coffee caffeine not enough sleep too much sleep . . . feel free to add whatever else you can think off. . .
Air.
Its about ~20% oxidant. That stuff will literally combust with a fuel source. Its dangerous.
5K 20:23 (Vdot 48.7) 9/9/17
10K 44:06 (Vdot 46.3) 3/11/17
HM 1:33:48 (Vdot 48.6) 11/11/17
FM 4:13:43 (Vdot 35.4) 3/4/18
Runs4Sanity
I try to aim between 75 and 110 grams a day.
Is that 1.5 x total weight?
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PRs
5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)
26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
Smaller By The Day
This will change again soon. Seriously, moderation is good. Don't freak about every study. That's how we ended up ditching coconut oil for trans-fats in the 80's. Relax. Eat some meat, some fruit, some veggies, some grains, etc. You know if your diet sucks. You don't need a study.
Improvements
Weight 100 pounds lost
5K 31:02 Sept. 2012 / 23:36 Sept. 2013 (Same Course)
10K 48:59 April 2013
HM 2:03:56 Nov. 2012 / 1:46:50 March 2013
MARATHON 3:57:33 Nov. 2013
Too much sun
Not enough sun
Sunscreen
You all make me feel guilty. I have no idea how many grams of protein I consume in a day, or how many calories for that matter. Do you all weigh your food? Doesn't it take the fun out of eating?
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Lol, I range my calorie intake around....1500-2000 daily, and maybe 2000-2400 on the days of my long runs and that is a struggle. I'd much rather be out running than wondering what I am going to eat.
Lol, I range my calorie intake around....1500-2000 daily, and maybe 2000-24000 on the days of my long runs and that is a struggle. I'd much rather be out running than wondering what I am going to eat.
24,000 calories... That could explain the stubborn pounds on you you have been complaining about.