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Originally Posted by wtwo3
Not to take this too off-topic... but I've always struggled with this - taking in 150-200 grams of protein a day. I struggle to physically intake that much protein in a day, I just get so incredibly full it's like I'm forcing myself to eat more to take in any more protein. And that's with the aid of a protein shake and a protein bar (30g and 20g respectively) during the day. How are you able to take in so much protein without having to totally force yourself? Or am I just not meant to handle so much?
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I used to only drink one shake a day, post workout. I always thought I was getting enough protein. Then I got a food scale that is Bluetooth with an app and found out I was only getting about 100 grams a day. I've increased my shakes to 2 or 3 a day and just added more protein to each meal. I will say I can eat a lot. I spread my meals out during the day. I weigh my protein powder out to at least 30 grams a shake. I was surprised that when I actually weighed out each scoop it was not what the label claimed a scoop totaled.
To help with costs, I have started to buy protein in bulk. I get 15 pounds of protein for about $115. Usually lasts me 5-6 months.
Now I typically don't follow my diet during the weekend, so my numbers are off Saturday and Sunday. But Monday through Friday I'm dialed in.