# Been under eating. Continue with NLP or move on?

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/been-under-eating-continue-with-nlp-or-move-on/8498>\
**Category:** Nutrition Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [March 30, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/been-under-eating-continue-with-nlp-or-move-on/8498 "2020-03-30T22:41:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Millerfarm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Millerfarm](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Millerfarm)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/been-under-eating-continue-with-nlp-or-move-on/8498/1 "2020-03-30T22:41:42Z")

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Fellas, I’ve been doing the SS NLP for the last 4 months. After moving to follow you I actually did the math and realize I have only been getting 100-120g of protein in my diet. I’m guessing this is why I’ve only gained about 12 pounds (no increase in waist). My question is if I start upping my protein can I still get gains that I “left behind” in my NLP or do I move on to new programming like “the bridge”? 39, Male, 6’4”, 200#, squat 240 5x3, bench, 155 5x3, deadlift 260 5x1. Thanks for your time and all you do!

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/been-under-eating-continue-with-nlp-or-move-on/8498/2 "2020-03-31T16:04:37Z")

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Millerfarm,

Thanks for the post and for joining the forum. A few things here:

1. We would not recommend NLP for anyone if given a choice of programming, as there are a number of shortcomings in it. Nevertheless, what you do in your first 3-6 months of training is ultimately irrelevant provided exercise becomes a part of your lifestyle.
2. Increases in strength performance are likely to continue provided you are on the correct program. I don’t think there’s much _left_ for you on LP, regardless of how much weight you gain.
3. You probably need somewhere in the 140-180g of protein range depending on personal preference. I’m not even sure if your previous protein intake was really holding you back to be honest.

-Jordan

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**Author:** ![Millerfarm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Millerfarm](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Millerfarm)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/been-under-eating-continue-with-nlp-or-move-on/8498/3 "2020-03-31T20:38:53Z")

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Thanks for the response Jordan. As far as the “correct program”, would The Bridge be right for me? If not, your recommendation?  
Thanks again. I appreciate your knowledge and passion in what you guys do.

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution.” - Foster

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/been-under-eating-continue-with-nlp-or-move-on/8498/4 "2020-04-02T15:11:36Z")

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Yea I think The Bridge would be a fine place to go to get you ready for your next move 🙂

Appreciate the kind words.