If you're not trying to gain weight, do you need excess protein?
I've found that it's easier for me to hit my calorie and macro goals when I shoot to eat 200-220G protein a day, versus 300+ grams. I don't have a hard-cap on protein, I shoot to hit at least 200 and everything after that is free game so long as it fits my diet goals.
I'm happy with my bodyweight and all my lifts are going up 5/2.5lbs per week (intermediate). So I'm curious about the actual science of consuming massive amounts of protein to encourage recovery. I have a "gym bro" friend who states that if you're constantly flooding your body with protein, your body uses less for metabolic processes and can utilize more for building and repairing muscles.
25M
5'7
196-202lbs