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Daily Protein

CyeRyn
CyeRyn Posts: 389 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Out of curiosity since I started weightlifting 3-4 days a week I went to see how much protein I needed to intake daily and a website I came across said with my weight I should be consuming 145g. That seems very high. Would anyone help me figure out what I should be consuming? And what are some high protein foods that arent super expensive so Im not always using shakes and bars to supplement?

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Protein intake is often suggested as 0.8-1g per lb. I have 140-150ish as a 5ft5 girl, 65kg, who lifts. I don't think it's excessive.

    I rarely use protein powder - i havent had a shake in years, but sometimes use it in baking or cooking, or mixed into things.

    Eggs/whites, low fat dairy, meat/fish. Also some grains/beans etc have decent amount of protein, but also come with a lot of carbs.
  • mcmillan2456
    mcmillan2456 Posts: 2 Member
    Protein supplements
    Nuts and seeds
    Milk, cheese
    Meats like chicken, fish, beef, pork
    Cottage cheese*
    Greek yogurt *
    Fromage frais* (low fat)
    Beans like kidney beans, baked beans ect.

    In my experience I see results eating 2g of protein per 1lb of body leans mass ie
    (Your net weight - your fats weight) so for a 200lb male with 20% body fat. 200lb - 40lb = 160lb or 160g of protein per day
  • mcmillan2456
    mcmillan2456 Posts: 2 Member
    Oh the * foods are ones I think can be get out of jail free when dieting as pack a lot of protein while still being low in fat. My favourite is fromage frais with a scoop of protein mixed in. It can pack 40g of protein Boooom
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  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    I don't think I have ever eaten over 130-140. Most days I think 100 would be average.

    Depending on who you ask you get a different answer. Most suggest 1g per pound or per lean pound.

    For me that's like 170-240 grams. I can not imagine even getting close to that.
  • CyeRyn
    CyeRyn Posts: 389 Member
    It just seems like a lot. Or maybe it's because I don't eat a lot of meats like I probably should be. I DO eat a lot of cheese, but I blame that for being from Wisconsin. ;) Thanks for the input. I'll try and up my protein even if it means an extra shake and trying some new foods.
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