how much daily protein is needed

[daqui26 4]

how much daily Protein should we be getting in?

[Unforgettable 0]

Each doctor has their own guidelines, but mine recommends at least 60-80gms a day for women, I think 80-100 for men

[soniathekitty 0]

The dietician at my surgeon's office recommends 65g/daily for Protein, but it does seem that each place/doctor has a slightly different approach. I'm not sure about men.. it does help me personally, to try and hit at least 65g, while keeping calories around 1200. :-)

[Jachut 487]

In Australia, its not a focus, they just prescribe an ordinary balanced diet. I occasionally tote it up, just out of interest and its usually in the 60 to 70 gram area, which seems to be fine for me, I lost weight, I have a good fast metabolism now, I have the energy I need and my hair didnt fall out or anything.

I run 45 minutes a day and i focus more on getting in good carbs for energy - my Protein intake seems to be similar to many but I eat a lot more calories (1500 to 1800 a day) so its a smaller proportion of my overall intake than many people's diets.

I dont ever do shakes, I eat my Protein and dont seem to have any trouble getting enough in.