Protein slowing weightloss down?

[gettinMeBack 380]

Has anyone ever heard of this problem?

[TES 858]

No, it should be the opposite--it could slow down weight loss if you don't get enough Protein. My RD recommends at least 60 g a day but I try for closer to 70 to 80.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

No. Just curious where you heard this. Now there is such a thing as a Protein sparing diet where you take in excessive protein in order to prevent catabolization of your muscle tissue. That's basically what we're trying to do here. Especially folks who are newly sleeved and can't take in very many calories. The more protein you consume, the less muscle will be catabolized. It's a good thing. Afterall the goal is to lose fat, not muscle.

[laceeb 27]

I know when I meet my Protein goal, my weight comes off really slow or not at all.

[Vixynne 695]

If you go WAY over your Protein needs, the excess Protein can be stored as fat.

Here's what livestrong.com has to say about it:

In the Unites States, protein intake generally exceeds requirement. After protein completes its functions, the extra protein becomes a source of energy. This is fine as long as there is energy balance and the intake of energy does not exceed energy expenditure. When carbohydrate and fat intakes meet energy requirement, then the energy from protein is not necessary. Since protein cannot be stored as such, the body converts the extra protein into fat deposits. In this indirect manner, extra protein contributes to weight gain.

Read more: http://www.livestron.../#ixzz2X4g3L6az

It sounds like what they're saying is that we need to balance protein intake with exercise, to make sure any excess isn't stored in our bodies as fat. Also, our bodies can't absorb more than about 15-20 grams of protein per hour--so doubling up on protein might not give us any real benefit.

More about protein absorption:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/480054-how-much-protein-can-we-absorb-per-meal/

[lsereno 2,525]

My plan recommends 60-70 grams of Protein per day for women. I got mine from very low calorie sources. If you are eating Protein from higher calorie sources, it could be an issue.

For example:

Breakfast: 1 scoop Gold Standard whey Protein vanilla mixed with 1/2 cup soy milk and 1/2 cup water: 28 grams of protein, 170 calories

Lunch: 1/2 cup Anderson Split Pea Soup with Bacon: 5 grams protein, 70 calories

Dinner: 1.5 oz chicken breast with 1 T. BBQ Sauce, 2 T. green beans: 10 grams protein, 70 calories

After Dinner: 1 scoop powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Protein: 21 grams protein, 100 calories

Total protein: 64 grams

Total calories: 410

Lynda

[Reigo 111]

My plan recommends 60-70 grams of Protein per day for women. I got mine from very low calorie sources. If you are eating Protein from higher calorie sources, it could be an issue.

For example:

Breakfast: 1 scoop Gold Standard whey Protein vanilla mixed with 1/2 cup soy milk and 1/2 cup water: 28 grams of protein, 170 calories

Lunch: 1/2 cup Anderson Split Pea Soup with Bacon: 5 grams protein, 70 calories

Dinner: 1.5 oz chicken breast with 1 T. BBQ Sauce, 2 T. green beans: 10 grams protein, 70 calories

After Dinner: 1 scoop unjury chicken Protein: 21 grams protein, 100 calories

Total protein: 64 grams

Total calories: 410

Lynda

Wow, tats amazing you are satisfied with so little food. I need to eat 6-8 oz of food to feel full and I am only 4 weeks out. Like a 50 calorie pita round with tuna fish, tomatoes and spinach or a had a chicken breast and veggies. I wish I had a little smaller capacity though.

[Reigo 111]

If you go WAY over your Protein needs, the excess Protein can be stored as fat.

Here's what livestrong.com has to say about it:

In the Unites States, protein intake generally exceeds requirement. After protein completes its functions, the extra protein becomes a source of energy. This is fine as long as there is energy balance and the intake of energy does not exceed energy expenditure. When carbohydrate and fat intakes meet energy requirement, then the energy from protein is not necessary. Since protein cannot be stored as such, the body converts the extra protein into fat deposits. In this indirect manner, extra protein contributes to weight gain.

Read more: http://www.livestron.../#ixzz2X4g3L6az

It sounds like what they're saying is that we need to balance protein intake with exercise, to make sure any excess isn't stored in our bodies as fat. Also, our bodies can't absorb more than about 15-20 grams of protein per hour--so doubling up on protein might not give us any real benefit.

More about protein absorption:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/480054-how-much-protein-can-we-absorb-per-meal/

Tanks for the lins! Very informative? I might actually be getting too much protein!

[TES 858]

Has anyone ever heard of this problem?

How much Protein are you getting? If it's something like 60 to 80 grams, you are totally fine. I definitely wouldn't go below 60, or you will start losing muscle instead of fat. If you were eating 150 g of protein and not lifting weights, that could be an issue. Do you have a registered dietitian or nutritionist? Good Qs for him or her.

[gettinMeBack 380]

Thanks everyone for your replies, I just heard it from a friend and I have noticed a change in my weight loss when I meet my Protein goals. But I will refer back to my nutritionist