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Protein for a day - enough?

fit_ella_lift
fit_ella_lift Posts: 3
edited February 6 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone!
i am vegan and currently trying to lose some weight and body fat
i am working out a lot, cardio and lifting heavy and i just wanted to ask how do i know the best amount of protein for me for a day?
the fitness pal said i need about 45 a day but i think thats a bit low for me no?

would be happy to hear your opinion

im 170cm
weight 69 kilos

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  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    I aim for 20-30% of my daily calories as protein. That may be tough to achieve as a vegan, though.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    About 0.9 grams to 1 gram x lean body weight in lbs. So if your lean mass is 100 lbs, you'd eat a minimum of 90 to 100 grams of protein to help minimize loss of lean mass. If you are 5'7" at 152 lbs and only wish to lose 11 lbs then ideally a loss of 0.5 lb (.23 kg) is recommended. Anything greater than that and you are risking excessive loss of lean mass among other things.
  • jonathandavid_t
    jonathandavid_t Posts: 107 Member
    What geekyjock76 said.

    There's some easy-to-read and helpful info at http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/
  • fit_ella_lift
    fit_ella_lift Posts: 3
    thanks for the answers and help !!
  • rachjenn
    rachjenn Posts: 87
    Can you eat Quorn? I'm loving their mince and chicken.
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