Okay, so I’ve been hitting the gym pretty hard lately, and I got really curious about how much protein my body can actually handle in one go. I mean, you hear all these different things, right? Some people say you can only absorb like 20-30 grams at a time, others say it’s way more. So, I decided to do my own little experiment.
My Protein Experiment: The Setup
First, I picked a day where I knew I could control my meals. No random snacking or eating out. I went with a Saturday, figuring I’d have more time to prepare stuff and track everything.
I decided to up my protein intake significantly for just one meal, and keep the other meals pretty normal. I wasn’t trying to go crazy, just see how my body reacted to a larger-than-usual protein load.
The Protein Feast
For lunch, I whipped up a massive chicken breast (around 10 ounces, which is a lot for me) along with a big scoop of Greek yogurt and a handful of almonds. I figured this would be a good mix of protein sources.
- Chicken Breast: Roughly 70-80 grams of protein.
- Greek Yogurt: Another 20 grams or so.
- Almonds: Maybe 6-8 grams.
So, we’re talking close to 100 grams of protein in one sitting. Way more than I usually eat at once.
Tracking the Aftermath
After eating, I paid close attention to how I felt. Any bloating? Stomach ache? Feeling overly full or sluggish? I jotted down some notes every hour or so.
I also observe my gym time that wheather I have extra energy or bad performance.
The Results (So Far)
Honestly, I didn’t notice anything drastically different. I felt full, sure, but not uncomfortably so. No major digestive issues. My energy levels seemed pretty normal throughout the afternoon and evening.
And, I check my weight next moring, there is no significant change.
Now, this is just my experience, and it’s not exactly scientific. But it does make me think that the whole “you can only absorb X grams of protein at a time” thing might be a bit overblown. It seems like my body handled that big protein meal just fine. I’ll probably keep experimenting with different amounts and see how it goes, but for now, I’m feeling pretty good about my protein-packed lunch!
