Does protein make you fat?

lovelytanya87

Hey everyone!

I'm in a journey to lose weight... maybe about 16 lbs.!
I'm 25 years old and I currently weigh 150 lbs.... height is about 164cm so I’m overweight and truth hurts!

At the moment, I am limiting my calories intake to 1200kcal and doing 30 mins of cardio twice / 3 times a week - I hate exercising so I do stuff that I enjoy like skipping, playing futsal or badminton every week.
I also take meal replacement in the afternoon! So that is about 200 kcal. It has about 15gm of protein in it. So some of my friends are saying that protein can make you fat if you are not exercising. So I’m quite worried about this. I don’t really exercise every day you see… So does that mean I can’t take my shake?

My reasoning: A woman needs about 46gm of protein in her daily diet. I don’t really enjoy food with high protein and I don’t really eat them. So I feel my shake is helping me to get enough protein. So I feel it’s ok. But I may be wrong!
So is it really a bad idea to take protein?

hannah_ryann

I aim for about 100-140 grams of protein a day, so obviously I don't have a problem with protein.

Protein in and of it self will not make you fat. Excess calories from eating too much of any macronutrient (protein, fat, carb) above the amount of calories you burn in a day will make you gain weight.

Protein is essential for keeping the muscle you already have when you're losing weight.

Drink those protein shakes, girl.

sarahstrezo

Protein doesn't make your fat any more than carbs or dietary fat makes you fat. Excess calories in any of those three macros will cause you to gain weight.

I eat a bare minimum of 100g of protein a day...usually closer to 120-130g......not gaining body fat.

scottaworley

It's been said, but protein will not make you fat. In fact, I would up your protein to minimize muscle loss while eating at such an extreme deficit.

DoctorCheeba

Protein shakes are a great alternative, stick with it!

taso42

yes protein is what makes us fat. carbs make you skinny. and fats are neutral

hannah_ryann

I heart you, Taso.

JoRocka

over eating makes you fat....

protein is arguably more important in weight loss than it is in muscle gain.

scottaworley

Protein helps you burn fat.

I'm wondering where you're getting this from.

AJ_G

Hey everyone!

I'm in a journey to lose weight... maybe about 16 lbs.!
I'm 25 years old and I currently weigh 150 lbs.... height is about 164cm so I’m overweight and truth hurts!

At the moment, I am limiting my calories intake to 1200kcal and doing 30 mins of cardio twice / 3 times a week - I hate exercising so I do stuff that I enjoy like skipping, playing futsal or badminton every week.
I also take meal replacement in the afternoon! So that is about 200 kcal. It has about 15gm of protein in it. So some of my friends are saying that protein can make you fat if you are not exercising. So I’m quite worried about this. I don’t really exercise every day you see… So does that mean I can’t take my shake?

My reasoning: A woman needs about 46gm of protein in her daily diet. I don’t really enjoy food with high protein and I don’t really eat them. So I feel my shake is helping me to get enough protein. So I feel it’s ok. But I may be wrong!
So is it really a bad idea to take protein?

A woman would need 46g of protein if she weighed 56 pounds, otherwise, that is an extremely deficient protein intake...

AJ_G

Protein shakes are a great alternative, stick with it! Protein helps you burn fat, even if your just doing cardio and not doing any muscle training. Just keep your calories down elsewhere so the shakes fit into your diet.

What?

lovelytanya87

thank you very much!

lovelytanya87

i guess i need to get the right info then!

TavistockToad

My reasoning: A woman needs about 46gm of protein in her daily diet.

really? says who?

i ate 158g of protein yesterday... i must be OBESE!

lovelytanya87

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really? says who?

i ate 158g of protein yesterday... i must be OBESE!
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sadly, that was what I've been told!

TavistockToad

sadly, that was what I've been told!

by who?

Chadomaniac

really? says who?

i ate 158g of protein yesterday... i must be OBESE!
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sadly, that was what I've been told!
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Yup u must be obese today .

Chadomaniac

Too many CALORIES = FAT

Too much protein = Kidney problems etc...

shadow2soul

My reasoning: A woman needs about 46gm of protein in her daily diet. I don’t really enjoy food with high protein and I don’t really eat them. So I feel my shake is helping me to get enough protein. So I feel it’s ok. But I may be wrong!
So is it really a bad idea to take protein?

Who told you that?

I generally eat more than that in a day. I need to start adding a shake in b/c I actually don't feel like I'm getting enough protein in daily.

lovelytanya87

My reasoning: A woman needs about 46gm of protein in her daily diet. I don’t really enjoy food with high protein and I don’t really eat them. So I feel my shake is helping me to get enough protein. So I feel it’s ok. But I may be wrong!
So is it really a bad idea to take protein?

Who told you that?

I generally eat more than that in a day. I need to start adding a shake in b/c I actually don't feel like I'm getting enough protein in daily.

by all the stupid people around me! lol.. and i must be the stupidest person among them since i believed everything they say!

jdean140

Great Question!
Protein will help you feel full/satisfied longer. Protein & the right carbs aftera good workout will help muscles recover and help to avoid soreness,in addition to storing the right energy for the next workout instead of converting to fat.

This link has all the information about how much protein a person needs based on many variables, your fitness objective, gender and activity level ect. While it can get feel a bit complex at first, you can hone in on what closest matches your personal goals.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm
The fact that you are asking the question is the best step in finding out what is best for you!

:-)

J