Originally Posted by
bblair
Yes, I know that Chat gpt is not a recognized authority. But, the advice is consistent with what I have read in many places, including here on BF. Do you not agree? Then in your opinion, what is the desired amount for someone my age?
AI is just doing what others do. Regurgitating what it reads without really knowing. I find that the AI response suggests pretty much the same amounts no matter if the amount of exercise is not specified or is stated. And whether it's stated as 90 minutes per week or 1000 minutes per week cycling. And pretty much not change if telling it you do HIIT in those amounts of time too. Or resistance exercise too.
I just look to get the minimum of 0.8 grams / kg body weight for days I'm not active. And then increase it for times I'm active. For cycling, I usually get that as a post ride drink with whey powder or other protein I might eat.
Eating near the max recommended as a daily thing seems like it'd have one potentially eating too many Calories. Especially if you are trying to balance the carb's and fat at their recommended percentages to the protein.
If you truly are very active doing strenuous stuff daily for decent periods of time, then perhaps your target is correct.
But yes, this is just IMO. I'm not sure the others you claim are also saying you need that much on a daily basis really are. I always take them as saying what you need daily on the days you actually are active.