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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn
For you guys that had problems, 20-30 grams of protein at a time is more than sufficient. And you have to drink plain water after the shake and throughout the day keep from getting dehydrated or running the risk of having kidney issues.
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Yeah, learned that the hard way as well. Not the hydration part though. I have consistently drank at least 64oz to a full gallon every day for the past 10 years.
But, as my muscle mass shot up I tried to keep up with my protein intake. We are talking well over 300g of protein a day average.
30 to 50 grams per serving of the best shit money can buy 3-4 times a day. Isopure, ON, Muscle Milk etc. I usually hit around 150g from shakes alone.
Then, the pressure in my back came. Not comfortable pressure but it was that, "Oh shit, something is seriously wrong pressure!" I spent time adjusting my diet & training by dropping stuff out to see what was causing it... I even wondered if it could be all the fat in the muscle milk. Nope, it was the protein. The Doc confirmed it. Whey was the biggest culprit because it shoots straight to the bloodstream.
So, I cut protein out altogether and ramped up gradually to see what my tolerence actually was while giving my poor kidneys a rest in the process. I found that when I decreased the amount of daily protein down to just 1g per pound instead of the standard fitness magazine brainwashing that you need 1.5g to 2g per lb guess what... no muscle loss, better health.
Now I get about 60 g from shakes and the rest from natural food.
I don't drink big post workout shakes anymore, but I do sip on a mix of complex and simple carbs plus 20g of protein during my workout (Optimum Nutrition)... a muscle milk lite RTD or shake during the day with a fruit snack and ON's Pro Complex PM at night.
Remember, guys in prison get huge without all this extra crap so eating right and being smart about your routine is really all we need. Don't let the magazines brainwash you.