Hello everyone.
I'm 26, weigh 78 kg, 1,82 m tall, and have been doing muscle training for 4 and a half months.
I work out at home every other day (1 hour/1 and a half) with a set of dumbbells: Monday (chest and triceps) - Wednesday (back and biceps) - Friday (shoulders and abs) - Sunday (legs)
However, I currently can't afford enough daily protein to facilitate muscle growth (which, if I understood correctly, should amount to 120-170 g of protein per day, based on the recommended 1,6-2,2 g of protein per kg of body weight).
While I am already noticing some changes, I don't really know what I'm doing... I try to eat as much protein as possible, especially during workout days. But I just can't afford that much protein right now and I feel like it's all pointless if my goal is to increase muscle size.
Will I still see results if my protein intake is less than ideal? What would you recommend?
Edit: Wow, thank you so much for your help, everyone! I appreciate every comment Now I have a better understanding on what to do. Time to bulk!
I'm 26, weigh 78 kg, 1,82 m tall, and have been doing muscle training for 4 and a half months.
I work out at home every other day (1 hour/1 and a half) with a set of dumbbells: Monday (chest and triceps) - Wednesday (back and biceps) - Friday (shoulders and abs) - Sunday (legs)
However, I currently can't afford enough daily protein to facilitate muscle growth (which, if I understood correctly, should amount to 120-170 g of protein per day, based on the recommended 1,6-2,2 g of protein per kg of body weight).
While I am already noticing some changes, I don't really know what I'm doing... I try to eat as much protein as possible, especially during workout days. But I just can't afford that much protein right now and I feel like it's all pointless if my goal is to increase muscle size.
Will I still see results if my protein intake is less than ideal? What would you recommend?
Edit: Wow, thank you so much for your help, everyone! I appreciate every comment Now I have a better understanding on what to do. Time to bulk!