I am getting into a work out routine at the gym?

Question

I would like to know the amount of protien I can safely ingest in a day.... I am 5'7" WM 135 lbs My goal in 6-8 months is to add ~ 35 lbs of muscle mass. My instructor said it is definatly possible.. I am very active.. I work out 3 - 4 days a week cardio,weight lifting( upper and lower)

Answer 1

there is really no limit to protein as far as bein safe for your body....the excess you take in will just be passed in your bowels....anyways i suggest 1 to 2 grams of protein for every pound that you weigh....so anywhere from 135 to 202 to 275 grams of protein would not hurt you.....and as far as slappy mcstretch answered, that is false....you do not have to take in that much after a workout that is obsurd.....that should be spaced out throughout the entire day.....but as i mentioned above..start out with around 140g and work your way up....just make sure your workouts are vigorous enough for the amount of protein bein takin in...good luck

Answer 2

no more than 150grams...1 gram per lb in you. but if you want to gain a little, you go do a little more, but try for 135-150

Answer 3

1 gram for each pound of body weight... taken AFTER a workout.

edit: 100K... I didn't mean to imply that you need all of that protein in one meal, immediately after a workout. What I meant was try to get most of it after workouts, so your body isn't trying to work so hard to digest proteins DURING your workout.