Protein consumption
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brn_deveney
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How many grams of protein should I consume per day. It has me at a low intake and I've read to have 1 gram per pound. Thanks in advance.
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That 1 gram per pound typically refers to pound of lean body mass. So, usually somewhere between 0.6 g to 0.8 g per lb of actual bodyweight. Since we don't know your weight, we can't give you any hard numbers. But, if you weight ~200 lb, then 120-160 g of protein. If you're up around 300 lb, then 180 or so grams. You may be able to get by with less, but those are some generally good starting points.3
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5' 7" 167# 48 yo female I weight lift, do yoga and walk for exercise, and I aim for 126 g/day to maintain my weight.
My husband is a 6 ft, 235ish male, more serious than I am as a lifter and walks if I ask him to go with me, and he aims for 190-200g/day.
It depends on your goals other than weight loss and also on what helps you feel full so that you can meet your weight loss goals.
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Im at 1800
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You don't need protein to maintain fat mass, only to maintain your lean mass. Therefore 0.6-0.8g per pound of a healthy goal weight is a reasonable approximation. You don't need to base it on your current weight, if you have fat you plan to lose.0
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