45 Grams of Protein Per Day?

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  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    I have an average of 125 grams a day. (Between 100-150)
  • Oh_Allie
    Oh_Allie Posts: 258 Member
    Advice? Stop stressing, eat your calories and call it a day... You can't do "everything right" no one can... stop stressing yourself out on things that aren't important.

    I'm not stressing, just asking because I'm still pretty new to all of this. And while it might not be important to others, it is to me. Maybe I can't do everything perfectly, but I can sure try to get it right. =)

    Thanks for your help!
  • TheNewLorrain
    TheNewLorrain Posts: 138 Member
    Help! How do I keep my protein to 45 grams per day? Any suggestions? I keep going over.

    OP just joined MFP today and this was her first post. I am guessing OP is a troll.

    pretty sad that your immediate thought is 'troll' rather than 'newbie'
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Advice? Stop stressing, eat your calories and call it a day... You can't do "everything right" no one can... stop stressing yourself out on things that aren't important.

    I'm not stressing, just asking because I'm still pretty new to all of this. And while it might not be important to others, it is to me. Maybe I can't do everything perfectly, but I can sure try to get it right. =)

    Thanks for your help!

    It is important to try to maintain LBM as you lose, so it's a good thing to try to get right. That said, there is a range of what is right, so you don't have to hit the exact gram amount every single day.

    While protein intake isn't the only factor in being able to maintain LBM as you lose, it does matter.
  • TheNewLorrain
    TheNewLorrain Posts: 138 Member
    sorry I quoted that by mistake what I meant to say was agreeing someone is not necessarily a troll for asking a question we are not all rocket scientists or experts on MFP. I am still learning slowly about the program and what it does. I don't know all the ins and outs and am surely not a troll. Be kind not accusatory please
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Advice? Stop stressing, eat your calories and call it a day... You can't do "everything right" no one can... stop stressing yourself out on things that aren't important.

    I'm not stressing, just asking because I'm still pretty new to all of this. And while it might not be important to others, it is to me. Maybe I can't do everything perfectly, but I can sure try to get it right. =)

    Thanks for your help!

    It is important to try to maintain LBM as you lose, so it's a good thing to try to get right. That said, there is a range of what is right, so you don't have to hit the exact gram amount every single day.

    While protein intake isn't the only factor in being able to maintain LBM as you lose, it does matter.

    IMO lifting heavy things is far more important than getting adequate protein. Have all the dietary protein in the world but the "use it or lost it" definitely applies for LBM retention.

    When I lost a 25kg (50lbs) I had well over 1g/lb of LBM protein intake and all I did was running & boxing. End result = skinny fat weakling.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Advice? Stop stressing, eat your calories and call it a day... You can't do "everything right" no one can... stop stressing yourself out on things that aren't important.

    I'm not stressing, just asking because I'm still pretty new to all of this. And while it might not be important to others, it is to me. Maybe I can't do everything perfectly, but I can sure try to get it right. =)

    Thanks for your help!

    It is important to try to maintain LBM as you lose, so it's a good thing to try to get right. That said, there is a range of what is right, so you don't have to hit the exact gram amount every single day.

    While protein intake isn't the only factor in being able to maintain LBM as you lose, it does matter.

    IMO lifting heavy things is far more important than getting adequate protein. Have all the dietary protein in the world but the "use it or lost it" definitely applies for LBM retention.

    When I lost a 25kg (50lbs) I had well over 1g/lb of LBM protein intake and all I did was running & boxing. End result = skinny fat weakling.

    I totally agree, strength training > protein intake. But, I was trying to be a good girl and stay on topic :flowerforyou: My apologies if I made it sound overly simplistic.
  • grow_n_show
    grow_n_show Posts: 3 Member
    Don't be concerned with high protein intake as a lot of it is just going to pass through you.

    Eat a diet high in fats/protein and moderate carbs for a healthier life.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Advice? Stop stressing, eat your calories and call it a day... You can't do "everything right" no one can... stop stressing yourself out on things that aren't important.

    I'm not stressing, just asking because I'm still pretty new to all of this. And while it might not be important to others, it is to me. Maybe I can't do everything perfectly, but I can sure try to get it right. =)

    Thanks for your help!

    It is important to try to maintain LBM as you lose, so it's a good thing to try to get right. That said, there is a range of what is right, so you don't have to hit the exact gram amount every single day.

    While protein intake isn't the only factor in being able to maintain LBM as you lose, it does matter.

    IMO lifting heavy things is far more important than getting adequate protein. Have all the dietary protein in the world but the "use it or lost it" definitely applies for LBM retention.

    When I lost a 25kg (50lbs) I had well over 1g/lb of LBM protein intake and all I did was running & boxing. End result = skinny fat weakling.

    I totally agree, strength training > protein intake. But, I was trying to be a good girl and stay on topic :flowerforyou: My apologies if I made it sound overly simplistic.

    all good :smile:

    I was just sharing my 2c since I'm bored :tongue:
  • christianteach
    christianteach Posts: 595 Member
    I shoot for around 120 grams a day to help minimize loss of LBM. Don't sweat going over, MFP sets it insanely low.

    Pretty much all of the knowledgeable people on here who have quite a bit of muscle mass and have maintained it well have said this, they are who I am deferring to in this issue :flowerforyou:

    I shoot for a minimum of 120'ish grams a day also - preferably 130g, depending on the circumstances.

    Treat the protein as a minimum and I would actively try to seek going over by quite a bit, especially assuming you are in a caloric deficit and/or exercising.

    How are ladies eating this much protein? I wouldn't be able to eat anything else. :/
  • FunkyTobias
    FunkyTobias Posts: 1,776 Member

    I shoot for a minimum of 120'ish grams a day also - preferably 130g, depending on the circumstances.

    Treat the protein as a minimum and I would actively try to seek going over by quite a bit, especially assuming you are in a caloric deficit and/or exercising.

    How are ladies eating this much protein? I wouldn't be able to eat anything else. :/

    120 grams of protein is 480 calories. Unless you're starving yourself, there is plenty of room for the other macros.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member

    I shoot for a minimum of 120'ish grams a day also - preferably 130g, depending on the circumstances.

    Treat the protein as a minimum and I would actively try to seek going over by quite a bit, especially assuming you are in a caloric deficit and/or exercising.

    How are ladies eating this much protein? I wouldn't be able to eat anything else. :/

    120 grams of protein is 480 calories. Unless you're starving yourself, there is plenty of room for the other macros.

    ^^yep.

    When I cut, I have a reasonable caloric deficit - leaves me a lot left over for enough fats and carbs.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Help! How do I keep my protein to 45 grams per day? Any suggestions? I keep going over.

    I have that in just one meal...and I eat 4-6 times a day.

    Nothing wrong with going over at all.
  • bdtyson77302
    bdtyson77302 Posts: 86 Member
    MFP tells me to have 45 g....I aim for 90 but have found it difficult to hit that goal on some days. I too was trying to stay under on all categories on the food diary but after reaching my goal weight months ago I realized that my muscle mass was basically gone :( so that is why I've up'd my protein. Good luck to you! :)

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