Can I still grow muscle without eating lots of protein?

[Anonymous]

I have the weight and natural muscle so I want to build on what I have. Can it be done?

[Pyrofox]

Unfortunately you need to gain mass to a degree to grow it. This is along the lines of bullets/lead don't grow on trees mentality.

If fat and meat are an issue you could I guess try en mass consuming quinoa.

[Asker]

I already have mass

[Asker]

I'm 5ft 7, weight 146 pounds and I'm 10%fat. I have natural muscle

[Pyrofox]

If your not fueling the muscle gain you end up just burning what you already have.

[Pyrofox]

Don't eat at least some Protein and the first thing the body eats first is the protein you already have.

[Jonnyanalog]

You need protein to gain muscle. Chicken breast is a good source and lentils if you are vegetarian. There are others looks them up especially if your budget is tight.
How much protein you need to include depends on your goals and how quickly you want to build muscle. Between 1.2 and 2.0 grams per pound is a good rule.
so if you are 110lbs (for talking purposes) you would need to eat between 132 and 220 grams of protein daily.

[Whatthefluff]

No, protein’s function is to build and repair tissue. The reason people who weightlift consume a lot of protein is because your muscles are actually being mildly damaged, and the muscle building is a result of the body repairing that tissue. This is essentially not possible without at least some form of protein in the diet. There are some online calculators that can recommend how much protein you need every day. Good luck!

[BoopBoopBeep]

Nope. You need the protein to build the muscle. It's like asking if you can make a log cabin without wood.

[jahaims]

What is a lot of protein to you? What is your height and weight? Do you know what body fat percentage you are at?

[Asker]

I'm 5ft 7 and 146 pounds I have natural muscle I'm about 10 - 15%fat

[jahaims]

Under 15% body fat is usually underweight for a female unless you have a lot of muscle mass. You don't have a lot of body fat to work with, so you will need to take in protein to gain muscle mass.

[Asker]

I have a lot of muscle

[Asker]

Oooh wait, I'm 37% sorry. A bit over

[Asker]

But I have muscle too. Omg I weight myself and I'm still 152 pounds. Trying to get to 146

[als24]

I wouldn't think so but why wouldn't you want to eat lots of protein anyway?

[Asker]

Because I'm poor

[als24]

As long as you're eating eggs, I think you can make decent gains.

[Whatthefluff]

I’m poor too, but if you shop right, you’ll still be able to get protein in you.
-Frozen bulk chicken breast
-Canned beans and peas
-Greek yogurt
-Cottage cheese
-Eggs
-Bulk whey protein or pea protein powder

[Whatthefluff]

Literally, I’ll open a can of black beans and use it for 2-3 consecutive meals. (With salad, etc)

[CrimsonAngel09]

Just starve yourself like I do.

[Asker]

Do you gain muscle though

[In_Trance]

do you have a plan to make this happen?

[karekaaaa]

Do ur best