Sport Lots of Protein on off days also?

[Impossible is 0]

I'm hearing that the general rule of thumb for protein every day should be about 1 gram of protein for every pound that you weigh. If im mistaken, please correct me. However, do you have to consume this many grams of protein every day, including off days??? Or is this just on the days that you are working out?

 

[MarkMyWords]

Yep, you're body is repairing/rebuilding muscle even on days you aren't in the gym!

 

[Chillen]

I agree with all of you; however, carbs play a HUGE part in recovery. We have to get water in those muscles, and carbs assists in shuttling water to the muscle----and thereby amino acids (protien broke down). In addition, drinking enought water is important. In addition, FATS (the good stuff, like from Nat. PB, nuts, oily fish, flax seed) play a KEY ROLE, they play a part in transport of NUTRIENTS. It is NOT just protien that builds muscle, and I would disagree with anyone on that......its the combination of nutrients (carb, fat, and protein, vitamans, minerals) that does. When thinking recovery, you think of all facets, REST, and then giving EVERYTHING you possible can to aide--the recovery, and that is surrounding protein WITH the proper balances of the other bodily needs, if you dont, your growth will be compromised in my humble opinion.