Low protein

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  • ryanflebbe
    ryanflebbe Posts: 188 Member
    I'm pretty sure it's a guideline. If she ate 90g of complete protein I don't think it will trigger psychosis. The nutritionist probably wants her to eat healthy as well. She wouldn't be a very good nutritionist if she just said, "You're underweight?ight! Dont wor:ry about what kind of foods you get the calories from. The more red meat and icecream, the better"
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    ryanflebbe wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure it's a guideline. If she ate 90g of complete protein I don't think it will trigger psychosis. The nutritionist probably wants her to eat healthy as well. She wouldn't be a very good nutritionist if she just said, "You're underweight?ight! Dont wor:ry about what kind of foods you get the calories from. The more red meat and icecream, the better"

    While I am a huge proponent of getting a variety of foods to ensure maximum nutrient intake, i am more curious why there is a limitation on animal proteins.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    ryanflebbe wrote: »
    The more red meat and icecream, the better"
    works for me!
  • terar21
    terar21 Posts: 523 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    ryanflebbe wrote: »
    The more red meat and icecream, the better"
    works for me!

    You're a special snowflake. That's why it works for you.

    But don't fear, I'm a special snowflake too. I'm ready for my steak and shake right now actually.
  • worldofalice
    worldofalice Posts: 148 Member
    I feel like focusing so much on exact amounts of protein and obsessing about where it's coming from is only going to fuel your eating disorder. You want to be moving AWAY from a focus on macros, eating freely and intuitively and socially without having to weight and calculate and obsess. I feel like the advice you were given was well-intentioned but misguided. Good luck girl, you can do this.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    OP, I would definitely recommend you get a second professional opinion. This is too important (on several levels) to have potentially been given incorrect advice.

    I wish you the best in your recovery.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    terar21 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    ryanflebbe wrote: »
    The more red meat and icecream, the better"
    works for me!

    You're a special snowflake. That's why it works for you.

    But don't fear, I'm a special snowflake too. I'm ready for my steak and shake right now actually.

    I love special snow flakes.

    mostly because if you have enough of them you can have special snow flake ice cream to enjoy after your special snow flake steak!!!

    NOMNOMNOMNOM- we are having to eat out a lot this week- don't think I'll get my regular steak- having to take it to the budget mat. Oh well. I'll get more next week!
  • treadmill0100
    treadmill0100 Posts: 2 Member
    thx for this information from member , itis very useful
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Shoot for 1 gram per pound LEAN BODY MASS, which will probably put you in the 70-80 gram/day area.
  • silverstormborn
    silverstormborn Posts: 18 Member
    I weigh roughly the same as you, OP {84lbs, 5 ft 1-2} with my goal weight being 98lbs.

    {- my daily goal according to fitnesspal by the way is 1,830 calories & 92 protein, with good results!}

    I'm frustrated by my dietitian {she refuses to talk numbers} but I've got to say, what your nutritionist is advising you would only fuel my anxiety & make my obsession with food/eating/counting calories so much worse... I've got to agree with everyone recommending you find someone else. I'd hate to be this situation, I'd be so stressed...
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