Women's Weight Loss and Protein

crunchypinata

Hey guys!

So I'm roughly a week into my journey. I take in quite a bit of protein. I feel amazing after my usual breakfast of two plain cage free brown eggs and 4 oz of solid white albacore. My typical go to snack is low fat Greek yogurt. I still eat things like vegetables and some grains. I am wondering if the majority of my diet consisting of protein will hurt my weight loss goals in the long run. The only exercise I do is 30 mins of brisk walking a day. I eat roughly 1250-1350 cals per day.

Thanks,
Ashley

kommodevaran

No, you're doing fine. Calories count.

kelseymallen

Here's a helpful page on how much protein you should be aiming for based on your weight and exercise:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.bodybuilding.com/amp-content/women-and-protein-your-complete-guide.html

Rusty740

Higher protein is a good helper with weight loss. Protein helps your body feel satiated (full) so it is easier to stay on you daily calorie goal.

A high protein amount would be somewhere around or above 25% of your daily calories, give or take.

LPflaum

a high protein diet HELPED my weight loss. It keeps me full forever ( aim for 1g/lb of weight- so 145g for me... I feel like i'm being force fed some days trying to choke that much down). If you decide to pick up weightlifting, you'll notice that with enough protein in your diet you can eat at a deficit and still build muscle!

happysherri

I've heard that higher protein helps retain muscle mass in women while they diet/lose weight. Sounds as if you are doing well.

AnnPT77

Shouldn't be a problem at all, as long as you're getting sufficient fats and micronutrients/fiber (usually from fruits & veggies) along with the protein.

ETA: The fats & micros are for better nutrition - they don't directly trigger weight loss, which is pretty much just about calories.

PaulaWallaDingDong

iwashbusiness13 wrote: »

I actually just started this weight loss system called the '3 Week diet'. I like it quite a bit, I have been on it for about a week an a half now. I'll post the link if anyone's interested http://3weekweightloss.life/week1

A diet that melts away body fat? Nah. Nothing wrong with any diet that works for you, but foods and/or combinations of food don't melt body fat.

cerise_noir

iwashbusiness13 wrote: »

I actually just started this weight loss system called the '3 Week diet'. I like it quite a bit, I have been on it for about a week an a half now. I'll post the link if anyone's interested http://3weekweightloss.life/week1

Nope.

Lifestyle changes not temporary changes.