how much protein should I eat?

bmiller211
bmiller211 Posts: 222 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am a 250 lb. man who runs 3-4 times a week for about 2.25 miles and does body pump 2-3 times a week for an hour. I have a fairly physical job with lots of walking and lifting. I have been feeling really tired and weak lately and have read that can be caused by lack of protein in that diet? Is this true am I getting enough? My diary is open!!:smile:

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  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    I don't think protein is your energy problem, as that is mostly related to total calories and carbs.

    Taking a quick peak at your diary, I am not sure you are eating enough. To give you an idea, I weigh 20lbs less than you. I have a sedentary job, my amounts of working is similar. I lose around 2-3 lbs per week in the 2000-2500 range.

    How many lbs are losing a week with this method?
  • DhanuSivadas
    DhanuSivadas Posts: 4
    Part of my change in nutrition is a HUGE increase in protein. Along with the supplements I take, I make sure I eat between 4 and 12 eggs a day and usually chicken and whey protein. This may sound shocking to alot here and I know the debate and I'm not here for that. I'm just saying what I do and it has boosted my immune system and I am energetic. Not to go too far but it has helped with male issues and of course, the eggs, cholesterol, your brain is made out of it. Hope this helps. Peace.
  • bmiller211
    bmiller211 Posts: 222 Member
    I don't think protein is your energy problem, as that is mostly related to total calories and carbs.

    Taking a quick peak at your diary, I am not sure you are eating enough. To give you an idea, I weigh 20lbs less than you. I have a sedentary job, my amounts of working is similar. I lose around 2-3 lbs per week in the 2000-2500 range.

    How many lbs are losing a week with this method?
    I haven't been losing anything in the last few weeks!!
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    I don't think protein is your energy problem, as that is mostly related to total calories and carbs.

    Taking a quick peak at your diary, I am not sure you are eating enough. To give you an idea, I weigh 20lbs less than you. I have a sedentary job, my amounts of working is similar. I lose around 2-3 lbs per week in the 2000-2500 range.

    How many lbs are losing a week with this method?
    I haven't been losing anything in the last few weeks!!

    I would check out this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    Find your TDEE and eat at a cut. :)

    I am eating 1600-1900 cals a day at 30%protein / 30%fat / 40%carbs, and mind you I am at a cut. Somehow, I think you should be eating more than a 5' 5" female <3 Especially with an active job and working out. I have a desk job!

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