Is a High Protein Diet Absolutely Necessary?

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

I find it hard to do while at a caloric deficit so it's good news that it may not be necessary
I had a can of tuna, 8 ounces of chicken breast, and 2 scoops of protein powder today and still only at 130g (i'm 188)
Unless I start eating bison or something I don't see how I could ever get to 200g a day

Try ahi tuna steak. Greek yogurt is your friend.

 

[Bledswole]

No

 

[Formerly known as...]

Protein is key for muscle but people are consuming too much these days. It has gone a little overboard with the push for protein.

 

[bigrodthe1]

Protein is the only thing I really added to my diet once I started working out. The results were great though

 

[Spliff]

Past year I've eaten no more than 130g protein. Sometimes as low as 80g.

Same effect as all the years I was eating 180g+. Lifts progress the same. Cheaper. Better digestion.