Protein goals? Confused...

ChelyR
ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone! Happy beautiful Saturday ! So I read about protein intake should be about 1gram of protein per weight, so that is how much we should be consuming daily? My goal here shows to only intake 60 grams of protein...sorry for my lack of knowledge but can anyone help? Thanks!

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  • robs_ready
    robs_ready Posts: 1,488 Member
    1g per 1lbs of weight. Not sure where you got 60 from, or are you 60kg?
  • bhunter428
    bhunter428 Posts: 17 Member
    I know mine so specifically, but only because I had bariatric surgery 12 years ago, and initially I wasn't able to eat enough protein. My doctor and dietician said to shoot for 70 grams at least in a day. I am about 40 lbs. from goal right now. I think these limits/goals are suggestions for the average person. You can always ask a dietician -- your local hospital should have one. Most are happy to discuss their work. And heck, some insurances even pay for a consult with one. Please don't feel the need to apologize. I don't think anyone here is looking to claim "expert" status on any one aspect of healthy eating and living. Enjoy your day. :)
  • meganmoore112
    meganmoore112 Posts: 174 Member
    I've read 0.8-1.5 g/lb of body weight is optimal for maintaining muscle while losing weight. Other people have other ideas, but that's what I go with :)
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    robs_ready wrote: »
    1g per 1lbs of weight. Not sure where you got 60 from, or are you 60kg?

    The 60 grams is what is showing of how much grams of protein to intake daily on here. To me it didn't seem right.
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    bhunter428 wrote: »
    I know mine so specifically, but only because I had bariatric surgery 12 years ago, and initially I wasn't able to eat enough protein. My doctor and dietician said to shoot for 70 grams at least in a day. I am about 40 lbs. from goal right now. I think these limits/goals are suggestions for the average person. You can always ask a dietician -- your local hospital should have one. Most are happy to discuss their work. And heck, some insurances even pay for a consult with one. Please don't feel the need to apologize. I don't think anyone here is looking to claim "expert" status on any one aspect of healthy eating and living. Enjoy your day. :)

    Thanks so much :) I appreciate it!
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    geogirl0626 wrote: »
    I've read 0.8-1.5 g/lb of body weight is optimal for maintaining muscle while losing weight. Other people have other ideas, but that's what I go with :)

    Yes! That's what I read as well, I didn't know the science behind itm I have a hard time eating enough protein etc. It was confusing as why on here it showed to only intake 60grams of protein. I am trying to lose 5 pounds but still build muscle. Thank you so much for your info/knowledge!
  • sunflowerhippi
    sunflowerhippi Posts: 1,099 Member
    I have read .75-1g per 1lb of lean body mass.

    MFP picks a set amount but that is typically to low. I am lifting and trying to keep as much muscle mass as I can at a deficit so I have mine set to 35% for protein.
  • robs_ready
    robs_ready Posts: 1,488 Member
    ChelyR wrote: »
    robs_ready wrote: »
    1g per 1lbs of weight. Not sure where you got 60 from, or are you 60kg?

    The 60 grams is what is showing of how much grams of protein to intake daily on here. To me it didn't seem right.

    60g of protein is more than enough for you, I aim for 150g but you're not weight training 5 days a week I'm assuming?
  • chandanista
    chandanista Posts: 986 Member
    I go with .8-1 gram per pound of lbm actually. If I shot for all body weight...well I'd never get there. Lol
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    https://examine.com/faq/how-much-protein-do-i-need-every-day/
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    edited April 2016
    The US RDA for protein is 46 grams for non-lactating, non-pregnant women. That's supposed to be an adequate goal for almost everyone in that group.

    Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients

    That's calculated from 0.8 g/kg (not pound) of ideal weight.

    It has been suggested that more protein than that is better, especially if you are trying to lose weight or build muscle. However, there's no need to go overboard. Personally, 65-75 grams per day is working well for me.
  • CherylG1983
    CherylG1983 Posts: 294 Member
    My nutritionist said .8 x body weight, but I'm on a high protein, low carb plan. 40/30/30 macros, with the 40 being protein. His background is in sports science. Hope that helps!
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    robs_ready wrote: »
    ChelyR wrote: »
    robs_ready wrote: »
    1g per 1lbs of weight. Not sure where you got 60 from, or are you 60kg?

    The 60 grams is what is showing of how much grams of protein to intake daily on here. To me it didn't seem right.

    60g of protein is more than enough for you, I aim for 150g but you're not weight training 5 days a week I'm assuming?

    I am working out 4x a week with one day being a HIIT and I do weight train, but I feel like I'm no going hard enough maybe that's just me.
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    chandanista wrote: »
    I go with .8-1 gram per pound of lbm actually. If I shot for all body weight...well I'd never get there. Lol

    Right!? Lol thanks for your reply!
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    https://examine.com/faq/how-much-protein-do-i-need-every-day/

    Thank you!
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    seska422 wrote: »
    The US RDA for protein is 46 grams for non-lactating, non-pregnant women. That's supposed to be an adequate goal for almost everyone in that group.

    Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients

    That's calculated from 0.8 g/kg (not pound) of ideal weight.

    It has been suggested that more protein than that is better, especially if you are trying to lose weight or build muscle. However, there's no need to go overboard. Personally, 65-75 grams per day is working well for me.

    Thanks so much!
  • ChelyR
    ChelyR Posts: 12 Member
    cherylmurray83 wrote: »
    My nutritionist said .8 x body weight, but I'm on a high protein, low carb plan. 40/30/30 macros, with the 40 being protein. His background is in sports science. Hope that helps!

    Wow nice! Maybe I need a nutritionist lol. Thanks so much!
  • robs_ready
    robs_ready Posts: 1,488 Member
    ChelyR wrote: »
    robs_ready wrote: »
    ChelyR wrote: »
    robs_ready wrote: »
    1g per 1lbs of weight. Not sure where you got 60 from, or are you 60kg?

    The 60 grams is what is showing of how much grams of protein to intake daily on here. To me it didn't seem right.

    60g of protein is more than enough for you, I aim for 150g but you're not weight training 5 days a week I'm assuming?

    I am working out 4x a week with one day being a HIIT and I do weight train, but I feel like I'm no going hard enough maybe that's just me.

    Well you're looking good anyway so keep it up!
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    seska422 wrote: »
    The US RDA for protein is 46 grams for non-lactating, non-pregnant women. That's supposed to be an adequate goal for almost everyone in that group.

    Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients

    That's calculated from 0.8 g/kg (not pound) of ideal weight.

    It has been suggested that more protein than that is better, especially if you are trying to lose weight or build muscle. However, there's no need to go overboard. Personally, 65-75 grams per day is working well for me.

    There's a difference between "adequate" and "optimal." If the OP is not strength training then agreed, the lower end is fine. I've found that I get the best muscle retention when dieting down if I eat about 1 gram per pound of total body weight. Most lifting trainers use 1 gram per pound of lean body mass/0.8 grams per pound of total body weight. Again though, that's for lifters or other people doing heavy resistance training.

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