Yes, I'm a bad girl.

[debd80 41]

I know I haven't been getting my Protein requirements in. I usually get around 30/40 grams a day which yes, I know is way below what I should be getting. My weight loss has been slow... am I correct in assuming this is why my weight loss has been minimal lately?

So my question is, after increasing my Protein intake to at least 60/70 grams per day, how long does it usually take the body to start dropping weight again?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@debd80 It could be the cause of the slow weight loss. More importantly though - it's going to cause slow healing, increased Hair loss, and your body to start breaking down muscle for Protein. You need to increase your protein and be sure you are getting enough fluids.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I know I haven't been getting my Protein requirements in. I usually get around 30/40 grams a day which yes, I know is way below what I should be getting. My weight loss has been slow... am I correct in assuming this is why my weight loss has been minimal lately?

So my question is, after increasing my Protein intake to at least 60/70 grams per day, how long does it usually take the body to start dropping weight again?

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I have no idea how long it will take. Our bodies are complex systems and not simple machines. It will take as long as it takes.

You have got to get in your protein and fluids.

I highly recommend that you just stay off the scale.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Increasing your Protein won't magically make weight start falling away -- you need to keep an eye on your calories and carbs as well. Yes, you need to increase your protein, but that's because you need protein for healing and health right now.