How much protein per day??

moya1219

Just a quick summary
Im all over the place with my weight loss journey sometimes i do good sometimes nit so good i lose i gain.

Im kinda following 21 day fix but im only doing the containers. For my calorie range im in the 1800-1900 range and it says i should get 5 red containers a day. From what im reading thats about 25 oz of protein.. isnt tha way too much? Everytime i look up calculators on weight and health websites they say i should be getting 5-7oz per day.. so basicly my diet consists of the following : breakfast is 3 eggs with 2 slices of bacon and some avocado ( i know bacon isnt good for you but since i started adding the bacon and not eating bread in the am ive lost more weight) and then some fruit. For lunch i have 2 yellow containers and two red same with dinner plus alot of veggies mainly broccoli.

Am i eating too much protein?

diannethegeek

Who says bacon isn't good for you?

You're going to run into a problem here because the 25 oz is the combined weight of the food that contains the protein, correct? Most foods aren't just protein. They contain other macros like fat and a lot of water. So you're getting 25 oz of food that's labeled as a protein, but not 25 oz of actual protein. Does that make sense?

I usually aim for .6-.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight. For me that's a little over 100 grams of protein. But that's just the protein, not the weight of the foods the protein comes from.

Mixing and matching MFP and 21 Day Fix is really going to lead to some confusion on things like this.

Barbonica

"Containers" is a rather vague measurement tool. You might want to start using a more defined measurement tool such as weighing your food to see what you are really consuming.

BHFF

It depends a lot on your goal. What is your goal?

dewd2

You are making this way too complicated. Ditch the containers and other gimmicks and fads and just count your calories. Consistently eat less than you burn and you will lose.

And no, you are not eating too much protein. I would even say eat more.

Now, go eat some bacon and be happy (assuming it fits in your daily calorie allowance of course).

cwolfman13

I'm assuming your containers are a combined 25 ounces? There is more to them than just protein...so you're not getting just 25 ounces of protein.

As far as how much you should be getting? Somewhere between RDA and about 1 gram per Lb of LBM...when dieting, go higher. I shoot for anywhere between 0.6 - 0.8 grams per Lb...0.8 grams per Lb being very close to 1 gram per Lb of LBM for me. I'm usually more like 0.65 though...

galgenstrick

Protein needs vary a lot depending on the individual and their goals. Someone trying to build muscle is going to need a lot more than someone trying to be an endurance athlete. The RDA is fine for staying healthy, but often you need a lot more than that. Also it is satiating and has a high thermic effect so it's great when losing weight.

lemurcat12

moya1219 wrote: »

Just a quick summary
Im all over the place with my weight loss journey sometimes i do good sometimes nit so good i lose i gain.

Im kinda following 21 day fix but im only doing the containers. For my calorie range im in the 1800-1900 range and it says i should get 5 red containers a day. From what im reading thats about 25 oz of protein.. isnt tha way too much? Everytime i look up calculators on weight and health websites they say i should be getting 5-7oz per day.. so basicly my diet consists of the following : breakfast is 3 eggs with 2 slices of bacon and some avocado ( i know bacon isnt good for you but since i started adding the bacon and not eating bread in the am ive lost more weight) and then some fruit. For lunch i have 2 yellow containers and two red same with dinner plus alot of veggies mainly broccoli.

Am i eating too much protein?

No, you aren't.

You do seem confused about what you are measuring when measuring protein, which I blame on 21 day fix and the goofy container method.

It seems like the fix is calling "protein" items that contain protein (although I'm not sure where the 25 oz comes from, that seems crazy -- why do you think that's what's in the containers). Hmm, is it because they are labeled as 5 oz? Volumes don't convert to oz like that -- that's what water would weigh if in the container. Anyway, your protein sources aren't going to be all protein and, indeed, eggs and bacon aren't particularly high protein at all (a good many of their calories come from fat). They are fine to eat, but certainly aren't going to result in too much protein unless you are going way over your calories.

The other sites are probably talking about oz of meat, not protein. Protein is in a lot of foods (although the most high percentage sources are lean meat, especially lean fish and shellfish, fatfree dairy, egg whites (which I'm not a fan of), protein powder, or soybeans or seitan). Good recommendation when losing weight is .8 g per lb of your healthy goal weight, but with the container method you won't be able to be so specific. Anyway, for me that's around 90-100 g, but I eat more than 3.5 oz of foods containing protein per day, depending (not necessarily more than 3.5 oz of meat, as it depends on what I'm getting my protein from, sometimes no meat/eggs/dairy at all).

crzycatlady1

First-bacon is awesome and it's not bad for you as long as you're fitting it into your calorie goals.

And secondly-ditch the silly container system (which isn't really accurate) and just get a cheapy food scale to measure out portion sizes. I literally bought a digital one tonight for $14 at the grocery store since mine was getting old. Measuring out portion sizes on a food scale is the accurate way to figure out your calorie intake.

As for protein-I start with the RDA recommendation for my stats (which is 47 grams a day) and then I aim to exceed that. Today for example I'm at 104 grams and that's with a piddly 1,232 calorie intake

littlechiaseed

Don't eat containers they don't have any protein just bpa

MKEgal

Here's a table which explains the healthy macro ranges, from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition:
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/88/1/1/T1.expansion.html

carbs, 45 - 65% of calories (4 cal per gram)
fat, 20 - 35% of calories (9 cal per gram)
protein, 10 - 35% of calories (4 cal per gram)

So for someone with a calorie goal of 2000 per day, that would be
50% carbs, 1000 cal, 250 g
25% fat, 500 cal, 56g
25% protein, 500 cal, 125 g
(just to take the simplest example as a starting point; adjust for your own needs, to see where you feel best)

moya1219

lemurcat12 wrote: »

moya1219 wrote: »

Just a quick summary
Im all over the place with my weight loss journey sometimes i do good sometimes nit so good i lose i gain.

Im kinda following 21 day fix but im only doing the containers. For my calorie range im in the 1800-1900 range and it says i should get 5 red containers a day. From what im reading thats about 25 oz of protein.. isnt tha way too much? Everytime i look up calculators on weight and health websites they say i should be getting 5-7oz per day.. so basicly my diet consists of the following : breakfast is 3 eggs with 2 slices of bacon and some avocado ( i know bacon isnt good for you but since i started adding the bacon and not eating bread in the am ive lost more weight) and then some fruit. For lunch i have 2 yellow containers and two red same with dinner plus alot of veggies mainly broccoli.

Am i eating too much protein?

No, you aren't.

You do seem confused about what you are measuring when measuring protein, which I blame on 21 day fix and the goofy container method.

It seems like the fix is calling "protein" items that contain protein (although I'm not sure where the 25 oz comes from, that seems crazy -- why do you think that's what's in the containers). Hmm, is it because they are labeled as 5 oz? Volumes don't convert to oz like that -- that's what water would weigh if in the container. Anyway, your protein sources aren't going to be all protein and, indeed, eggs and bacon aren't particularly high protein at all (a good many of their calories come from fat). They are fine to eat, but certainly aren't going to result in too much protein unless you are going way over your calories.

The other sites are probably talking about oz of meat, not protein. Protein is in a lot of foods (although the most high percentage sources are lean meat, especially lean fish and shellfish, fatfree dairy, egg whites (which I'm not a fan of), protein powder, or soybeans or seitan). Good recommendation when losing weight is .8 g per lb of your healthy goal weight, but with the container method you won't be able to be so specific. Anyway, for me that's around 90-100 g, but I eat more than 3.5 oz of foods containing protein per day, depending (not necessarily more than 3.5 oz of meat, as it depends on what I'm getting my protein from, sometimes no meat/eggs/dairy at all).

Yes im very confused i just want to do it right. Im counting calories as well. I am aiming to eat around 1800-1900 calories im weight about 208 and am 5'3. When i use the containers i fill 2 of the red containers and empty them into a bag andd use my food scale and i do believe they come out to 10 oz together ? Idk why i think this is so complicated

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moya1219

GuitarJerry wrote: »

It's complicated because you're mixing 2 different systems. Just follow the container method and ignore MFP. 21-day fix works if you follow it. The problem with it though, is that you don't really learn anything. In 22 days, you'll be back here, weighing and measuring and logging again.

I have big problems with measuring for sure and that trips me up

H_Ock12

I would choose one method instead of trying to juggle both. I've tried 21 day fix and found that it wasn't for me. MFP has proven much easier for me for almost a year now. Just plug your numbers and goals into MFP and eat according to the calories it gives you. It will give you macro goals in grams, which are easier to keep track of.

lemurcat12

moya1219 wrote: »

lemurcat12 wrote: »

moya1219 wrote: »

Just a quick summary
Im all over the place with my weight loss journey sometimes i do good sometimes nit so good i lose i gain.

Im kinda following 21 day fix but im only doing the containers. For my calorie range im in the 1800-1900 range and it says i should get 5 red containers a day. From what im reading thats about 25 oz of protein.. isnt tha way too much? Everytime i look up calculators on weight and health websites they say i should be getting 5-7oz per day.. so basicly my diet consists of the following : breakfast is 3 eggs with 2 slices of bacon and some avocado ( i know bacon isnt good for you but since i started adding the bacon and not eating bread in the am ive lost more weight) and then some fruit. For lunch i have 2 yellow containers and two red same with dinner plus alot of veggies mainly broccoli.

Am i eating too much protein?

No, you aren't.

You do seem confused about what you are measuring when measuring protein, which I blame on 21 day fix and the goofy container method.

It seems like the fix is calling "protein" items that contain protein (although I'm not sure where the 25 oz comes from, that seems crazy -- why do you think that's what's in the containers). Hmm, is it because they are labeled as 5 oz? Volumes don't convert to oz like that -- that's what water would weigh if in the container. Anyway, your protein sources aren't going to be all protein and, indeed, eggs and bacon aren't particularly high protein at all (a good many of their calories come from fat). They are fine to eat, but certainly aren't going to result in too much protein unless you are going way over your calories.

The other sites are probably talking about oz of meat, not protein. Protein is in a lot of foods (although the most high percentage sources are lean meat, especially lean fish and shellfish, fatfree dairy, egg whites (which I'm not a fan of), protein powder, or soybeans or seitan). Good recommendation when losing weight is .8 g per lb of your healthy goal weight, but with the container method you won't be able to be so specific. Anyway, for me that's around 90-100 g, but I eat more than 3.5 oz of foods containing protein per day, depending (not necessarily more than 3.5 oz of meat, as it depends on what I'm getting my protein from, sometimes no meat/eggs/dairy at all).

Yes im very confused i just want to do it right. Im counting calories as well. I am aiming to eat around 1800-1900 calories im weight about 208 and am 5'3. When i use the containers i fill 2 of the red containers and empty them into a bag andd use my food scale and i do believe they come out to 10 oz together ? Idk why i think this is so complicated

Yeah, like others have said you are getting confused because you are mixing two systems. If you are counting calories, are you logging? If so, it should tell you how much protein (in grams) you are eating. If not, don't worry about it and do 21 day fix (not my favorite from what I've read about it, but could work fine). Your protein levels will be okay.