Ladies!! How much protein?

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DaniJeanine
DaniJeanine Posts: 473 Member
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'How many grams of protein do you shoot for per day? MFP says 53 grams for me (118 lbs, 5'2") but I know many people customize their goals to include more. What do you do?
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  • ecw3780
    ecw3780 Posts: 608 Member
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    I was just told half your body weight in grams if you are really active (workout a lot)
  • DaniJeanine
    DaniJeanine Posts: 473 Member
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    I work out at least 4-5 days a week...
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
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    I am on a Dr. supervised 80g per day diet. I've had some surgeries, and my body needs that level to heal. BUT, my nutritionist has said that eating that much isn't a bad thing for anyone. Protein helps your body in so many ways, and you'll feel more satisfied when you eat it :)
  • ali_b83
    ali_b83 Posts: 324 Member
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    I feel bummed if I get less than 160g, but I usually end up around 120g. Since I'm doing Stronglifts though, protein is really important to me.
  • Superbritt2drescu
    Superbritt2drescu Posts: 273 Member
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    For me an average of 100-125g a day. :) Working on building the muscles.
  • kel7298
    kel7298 Posts: 1,542 Member
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    I currently have my macros set to protein/carb/fat/ 50/30/20 while I am doing P90X. I don't always get the mark, but I'm close.
  • Carol_L
    Carol_L Posts: 296 Member
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    Currently doing 40/20/40 (protein/carb/fat).

    My trainer has me working with ~10 cal/lb body weight for my daily calorie goals, 1g protein/lb of body weight, and not more than 1/2 g/lb for carbs. I'm in the gym 4xweek.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
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    Doing NROL4W and hoping to gain muscle, so 100-150 grams/day (I'm 5'7", 132#, 107# lean body mass)
  • DaniJeanine
    DaniJeanine Posts: 473 Member
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    MFP has me set wayyy lower than that!!! I'd like to go mid-way...not low or high protein. Maybe I'll try for 60 or 70 grams...
  • KristenAFL
    KristenAFL Posts: 9
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    My NUT has me between 70-80 but would prefer 80
  • mommycline
    mommycline Posts: 106 Member
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    I aim for 80-100 grams a day, will not go lower than 65.
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
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    I try to get my bodyweight in protein.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
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    I'm 182.5 so I aim to get atleast 110g a day.. I set this goal on another website and carried it over.
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
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    I have my macros set to 40/35/25 protein/carbs/fat, and I usually get fairly close. If I eat more protein than carbs in a day I am happy.
  • Josee76
    Josee76 Posts: 533 Member
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    I'm 5'6" / 161 lbs and I follow P90X fat shredder - protein set at 50% - I aim for 225g a day (hard to do without supplements)
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
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    My goal pre-workout is around 180 after workout it shoots into the 2's. I try to not go lower than at least 100. Which is HARD! but definitely do able.
  • karensoxfan
    karensoxfan Posts: 902 Member
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    My macros are set to 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat, which is usually 110-175 grams of protein/day goal.
  • k8lyn_235
    k8lyn_235 Posts: 507 Member
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    at least 84 (non-workout day).. i have mine set up at 25% of daily calories.
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
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    My goal is around 130g a day because I'm working out 5-6 days/week. I use a protein shake after workouts to give me an extra boost
  • jnh17
    jnh17 Posts: 838 Member
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    I'm 5'6" / 161 lbs and I follow P90X fat shredder - protein set at 50% - I aim for 225g a day (hard to do without supplements)

    Dang! What's your calorie limit? It'd be hard to get 225 with only lean meats (even if you're doing a protein bar AND shake everyday).

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