Protein question?

I think what I've seen before is 1g of protein for every pound you weigh... If you go 1.5g of protein for every pounf you weigh, you will gain muscle (but not so much that you'll "bulk up") so it depends what you goal is. You definately should consider building muscle mass to support weight loss.

I think what I've seen before is 1g of protein for every pound you weigh... If you go 1.5g of protein for every pounf you weigh, you will gain muscle (but not so much that you'll "bulk up") so it depends what you goal is. You definately should consider building muscle mass to support weight loss.

this is correct,your ok going over on your protein,watch that sodium though!

Ideally, you would want to drink your protein instead of eating it. It's true, you can get protein from meats, nuts etc, however, it takes time to digest. Try to drink a protein shake immediately after your work out. If that's not possible, try to have it within the hour after your workout. You will see quicker results.

Hope it helps!! :)

When you get too much is that when you get gassy (sorry for TMI) or is that something normal with protein comsumption? Just trying to know the signs.

My dr. told me that you can not go over in protein. On days that I exercise she tokd me I need a minimum of 100 g protein. She said the worst thing that happens if you take in excess protein is you'll simply pass it, gross, byt true:bigsmile:

For me, anything with soy protein equals gas. I stick to whey protein. A lot of the protein bars are a soy / whey mix.

I agree swoy definitely = gas. I love my Whey Protein shakes, especially after a good workout.

I'm a self-confessed cheapskate (I think I've spent maybe $5 in a GNC). I love the Body Fortress products. They're available at Wal-Mart and there's a really good variety so you don't get burned out on one flavor. Also, the Met-Rx Big 100 Colossal Protein Brownies are incredible. 30 grams of protein (calories are around 300, so make sure your allowance can afford it) and you can nuke them for 8 seconds, dice them up and mix them into some f/f frozen yogurt!

For the record;

Chicken, salmon, tuna (no more then twice a week), shrimp, turkey, steak > any processed protein source in the world.

That being said, I keep whey protein around and usually have 1 shake a day. Most vitamin stores have store brands that aren't overly expensive.

The diet my Registered Dietition recommended for a 1500-1600 cal diet was for 25% protein, 30% fat and 45% carb. for women over 50. She is prescribed by my MD and paid for by my medical insurance. She needs at least 4 years of college to become a Registered dietition and she uses more reliable data than most other sources. RDs are employed by hospitals, for instance.
One diabetic diet says to divide your plate into quarters--1/4 lean protein, 1/4 carb and 1/2 veggies. Add a small amt. oil (which has twice the calories of carbs and proteins) and a piece of fruit. This is a very healthy diet. Include a lot of fiber from bran, veggies and whole fruit and about 25% protein and you should lose weight. When you don't lose weight you either are using too much salt, or you are not reaching your calorie goal and are at the starvation point when your body starts conserving calories.If you are close to your goal weight you may need to decrease you calorie goal (but never go under 1200 calories). People who are at a plateau often try varying their calories--up 100 cal one day and 50 cal below goal the next two.. Sometimes it helps. But cutting out salt and eating lots of veggies helps most. By the way, most protein drinks are very high in sugar and not meant for dieting so be very careful to read ingrediants. It is better to get that sugar from whole fruit.