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Getting enough Protein on a Vegan diet
Yogi_Carl
Posts: 1,906 Member
My ideal lean weight is around 120lbs and I am 161lbs now. I have my daily Protein set to 100g.
I am finding it difficult to reach my Protein target without going over on my daily calorie limit. Proteins and Carbs go hand in hand it seems on a vegan diet!
I am using Soya Milk, Tofu, beans and lentils. I suppose bread is my worst enemy.
Any suggestions please?
I am finding it difficult to reach my Protein target without going over on my daily calorie limit. Proteins and Carbs go hand in hand it seems on a vegan diet!
I am using Soya Milk, Tofu, beans and lentils. I suppose bread is my worst enemy.
Any suggestions please?
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Why do you have your protein set so high? The recommended daily protein intake for athetes and body builders (!) is 0.8 gram per kilo of lean body mass.
I don't know what your body fat percentage is, but even if your 160lbs was all lean mass, you'd still only require 58 grams per day (0.8 x 72.5 kg).0 -
aah! thanks for pointing out my error - I had my settings at 1g per 1lb, not per kilo. That makes everything so much easier, thank you.0
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Happy to help! :happy:0
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