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Getting enough Protein on a Vegan diet

Yogi_Carl
Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
edited January 17 in Social Groups
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?

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  • AnnaMaus
    AnnaMaus Posts: 167 Member
    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).
  • Yogi_Carl
    Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
    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.
  • AnnaMaus
    AnnaMaus Posts: 167 Member
    Happy to help! :happy:
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