I'm a Vegan...So I clearly am deficient in protein + spend hours munching spinach each day. JK, I regularly go over my protein requirements + I wilt ALL my spinach.
Truth is, most people who eat meat can actually exceed their daily needs more often than they realise, as with most things, more isn't always better.
It's all about balance, if you start cramming protein + ignoring the other macros (carb or fats) it doesn't mean you'll start packing on the muscle. In fact, your body will instead start using some of that protein as an energy source.
If you focus on complete meals with the right balance of carbs, fats + protein, your body can delegate nearly all of the protein towards building. Therefore, we shouldn't be focusing only on protein, but an overall balance of Carbs, Fats + Protein.
The percentage of each macronutrient that you require depends on a whole heap of different factors...Gender, Age, Activity Level, Goals Etc...It's something that's unique to each one of us. This is where working with your Personal Trainer to establish your macros comes in. They can give you macros to aim for, you can learn more about where to get your macros + how to eat macro balanced meals.
If you eat meat, chance are you don't need to supplement with protein powder, however, if you struggle to plan ahead, are short on time, or like me, are lazy...protein powder is a great shortcut to bump your intake.
There's a generally accepted rule to roughly calculate your protein requirements:
Between 1.2 - 2.0g of protein per Kg of bodyweight per day
The more active you are, the closer you'll be to the higher end of the scale.
Overall...
How much protein you need depends on several things...
Don't make your way through half a chicken for a midday snack,"To hit your macros"...
Find complete meals with a slight focus on protein...
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