I don't work out, confused about protein goal.

FoTime
FoTime Posts: 21
in Health and Weight Loss
I don't work out...at all. I do work in a trade so I'm fairly active most of the time, but I have 0 interest in weight lifting at this point.

I've been very successful losing weight so far and have been trying to minimize LBM loss by getting adequate protein. I set my protein goal to just about 1g per pound of LBM. I'm just not sure if 1g/lb is too much for a lazy bum like me?

My current macro goals are: 40% Carb 30% Protein 30% Fat

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    It is perfectly adequate. Proceed.
  • FoTime
    FoTime Posts: 21
    Thanks, that's what I was hoping for.
  • FoTime
    FoTime Posts: 21
    Bump
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    Unless you have kidney issues which would require keeping your protein low, there's nothing wrong with eating some extra protein. Some people HAVE had issues with too much protein but that was generally ridiculously high levels. I don't think you'd get there without some serious OD on shakes.
  • rjmudlax13
    rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
    Not sure if it is too much. However, you are definitely getting more than enough protein for someone at your activity level.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-kitchen-11/how-much-protein

    http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html
  • FoTime
    FoTime Posts: 21
    Thanks everyone.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    I don't work out...at all. I do work in a trade so I'm fairly active most of the time, but I have 0 interest in weight lifting at this point.

    I've been very successful losing weight so far and have been trying to minimize LBM loss by getting adequate protein. I set my protein goal to just about 1g per pound of LBM. I'm just not sure if 1g/lb is too much for a lazy bum like me?

    My current macro goals are: 40% Carb 30% Protein 30% Fat

    Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks.


    Tip: Lifting will minimize lbm loss.
  • FoTime
    FoTime Posts: 21
    I don't work out...at all. I do work in a trade so I'm fairly active most of the time, but I have 0 interest in weight lifting at this point.

    I've been very successful losing weight so far and have been trying to minimize LBM loss by getting adequate protein. I set my protein goal to just about 1g per pound of LBM. I'm just not sure if 1g/lb is too much for a lazy bum like me?

    My current macro goals are: 40% Carb 30% Protein 30% Fat

    Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks.


    Tip: Lifting will minimize lbm loss.

    Lol, yeah I know. I can make time to go the gym, I'm sure I'd get results and be even happier with my body. But I just do not want to at this point.

    I'm surprised I've been doing so well dropping lbs and sticking to the diet changes. I wish quitting nicotine & not being lazy were as easy for me.
  • sk_pirate
    sk_pirate Posts: 282 Member


    http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-kitchen-11/how-much-protein

    http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html

    Great information
  • jjrichard83
    jjrichard83 Posts: 483 Member
    Strength and Conditioning Association of Merica ;) suggests .6g for lbm, & up to .8 for high performance athletes. 1g is high and unneeded. However some extra won't hurt. for most of us, that is 30-40% more than we need though, so don't worry too much of hitting the 1g goal.

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