How Much Protein Is Enough?

[thorrocks 0]

Does anyone know how much Protein is enough? Is more better? How much is too much? My Dr. said 8oz. a day but that totally ignores the various concentrations. Some are 42gms in 3.8 oz while others are 17gms. in 8 oz. Did anyone get any specific guidance on this?

[Mews 37]

I was told to get in 60g a day minimum.

[Webchickadee 716]

From what I've been reading (and that's alot from many different sources), the range is 0.4-1.1 g per lb. of ideal body weight.

That is quite a wide range and depends on whether you are doing alot of resistance exercises (free weights, or machines), which tend to build muscle, as opposed to aerobic exercise (running, swimming, etc.) that are more edurance and build less muscle.

So, for example. If your goal weight is 150 lbs you should consume between 60 g of Protein / day (not actively building muscle) and 165 g of Protein (if you're on a heavy weight lifting program).

I like the fact that this range helps you understand how much protein to take for you individual target weight, rather than just saying EVERYONE needs 80 g of protein a day. We're all different sizes, participate in different levels of activity/exercise, etc.

So I would say if you use this range and adjust based on your activity level, you should be in the ideal target protein range.

[FluffyBleu76 32]

http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/high-protein-diet-weight-loss This article briefly explains Protein and weight loss.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I was told to keep it around 60 g a day. I went in for my 2 month appt and I had a few days where I was hitting 100g a day and the nutritionist said to keep it lower...so I am.

[Jocy 10]

Anybody knows what I can eat that's a good source of Proteins? ? I'm so tired of the Protein Shakes but if there no other thing. I guess I have to just keep on drinking them

[maggie4778 22]

Hey!! I'm having the same problem trying to get the 60 grams a day! But this is what I have been eating:

Refried Beans (canned)

Greek yogurt

Cottage cheese

All these are very high in protein!!!

[deltadawn817 106]

My Dr recommends this, protein intake should average 60-120g daily. Avoid liquid calories.

[CamarilloCA 41]

Pure Protein Bars from costco are delicious and have 20 grams of Protein per bar. Egg whites are also high in protein. Costco also has Quinoa, which is a grain that contains protein. Smoked salmon is also a good source.

[Jocy 10]

For Protein. You guys can try Vita4Life liquid protein. Is a small 2oz packet like a sugar packet and contains 30 grams of protein each one. You can mix it with anything or drink it by itself

[Jocy 10]

I ordered 144 packets. Well see how it goes .. Im gonna try the ones from costco too but as time goes by because I'm 2 going to 3 weeks post op and I'm still not able to eat anything. So I'm only having Soups with nothing on it