RP Strength Podcast How Much Protein Do You Need?
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Dec 30, 2024 The hosts dive into the quirks of holiday traditions, sharing humorous tales of Christmas trees and gift-giving. They shift gears to tackle the controversies surrounding protein intake and muscle growth, advocating for one gram per pound of body weight. With a mix of science and personal anecdotes, they debunk myths about high-protein diets while critiquing corporate influence in the fitness world. The discussion is both insightful and light-hearted, offering listeners a protein-packed perspective just in time for the holiday season.
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Soviet Christmas
- Mike Israetel grew up in the Soviet Union, where Christmas was outlawed, so New Year's became the gift-giving holiday.
- He recalls his grandmother failing to wake him and his sister for "Santa" on New Year's Eve, breaking their trust.
Protein Intake for Muscle Growth
- Consume approximately one gram of protein per pound of body weight daily for muscle growth.
- This simplifies protein calculations and provides a buffer for protein quality variations.
Raw vs. Cooked Protein
- Nick Shaw and Mike Israetel used to miscommunicate about raw versus cooked protein weights in their templates.
- Shaw always used cooked weight, unintentionally eating more protein and still getting great results.