Another Protein question.

rayrayfitz
rayrayfitz Posts: 80 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
QUESTION ABOUT PROTEIN

MFP sets my protein to 129g a day. (Set 25% of my cals) I get no where was this even when I eat high protein foods. I calculated the formula using 0.36g per lb, and came in at half that, which I usually eat. Confused! How my should I be eating? Thank you!

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  • jediguitarist
    jediguitarist Posts: 73 Member
    2 whole eggs, can of tuna, protein shake, greek yogurt and cottage cheese is about 90g of protein. There is about another 12-15g depending on what I eat along with everything.

    This still doesn't include protein during dinner (red meat, chicken, pork or fish), or the later meal I have after 9:00pm. I can easily get 35-40g for dinner and 25-30g for late night.

    Perhaps do a search online for protein rich foods on a per serving basis?
  • jddnw
    jddnw Posts: 319 Member
    0.36g per lb is sufficient, and since you know that amount works for you, you shouldn't feel obligated to change.
  • 89Madeline
    89Madeline Posts: 205 Member
    Not sure how much you should be eating but for some protein tips, I agree with jediguitarist. How I get in protein:

    morning: one egg white (and a smoothie)
    lunch: egg, tuna and some salad. toast and chicken breast, some cheese. greek yoghurt, etc.
    dinner: chicken usually, or fish, red meat.

    I sometimes snack on a Quest bar (adds 20 grams of protein to your diet) but I don't handle the bars well, too high in fiber for me
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