trying to bulk up

[beefcake]

Hey guys

I need some help trying to bulk up.How much protein should I consume a day?
I weigh 205 lbs and I'm consuming around 100-150 grams a day.Should I be taking in 1 gram per LB of bodyweight or 1.5 grams per LB of body weight?

[Onerepmaximum]

I would say at least 1 gram per pound, more if possible. I tend to err on the side of caution and bring in as close to 2 grams per LB as possible. The worst that will happen is your body will pass it off as waste.

[Reverend Satan]

Keep your calories up too. For me, calories consumed come ahead of protein intake.

A daily journal of my diet is a must for me.

[Onerepmaximum]

Definitely a good idea to write it down. I know a dude who ate a dozen donuts every morning just to keep his calories up. His theory was that all the protein he took in after that would not be used for fuel but for building muscle. I'm not sure if that is very scientific or not, but he is a big mofo.

[b fold the truth]

Well...from my understanding you should take in 1 gram per pound of LEAN mass that you have.

If you weigh 210...try to take in 210 grams of protien every day. Consistency is VERY important here and so are carbs and good fats. I'd really like to see your diet (in detail) for a full week. Post that...and I'll do all that I can to help you.

B True

[drBones]

I agree with the other guys...

Definitely shoot for a minimum of 1g per lb of body weight. I shoot for 1.5-2g myself.