How much protein is too much protein for me?!
Question:
How much protein is too much protein for me?
I am 5"1, and about 117pounds. I run at least 4.5 miles every week (running lake merced in San Francisco) and do light weight training at home with 5 pound dumbells every other day or so for maybe at least 20 minutes or at least 15 or so?. Can anyone tell me how much protein would be too much for me? Thanks!
Answers:
Hard to say. Everyone has a different idea on what protein requirements are. Vegans and Vegetarians will tell you that you only need 20g a day and bodybuilders will tell you 1.5g per pound of body weight.
If you're maintaining muscle and feel fine you're probably fine.