protein

bruddadex
bruddadex Posts: 2
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Apparantly protein is not really factored in as being a good thing on here. Unless I am reading it wrong. But I am on a protein diet where I want to get about 175 grams throughout the day. But anything above 60 puts me in the red zone.. Anyone else? Or is this something I am not understanding correctly.

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  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    according to the DRI

    the appropriate amount of protein any person should get it 0.8 grams per KILOGRAM of weight. 175 is really high, for anyone..it wont hurt you..but more doesnt mean better..all those calories you intake getting protein is wasted because you should be also eating plenty of carbs and appropriate amounts of healthy fats..so all that protein is taking up calorie space for veggies/fruits/whole grains etc your body also needs..a well rounded diet is best to make sure you get adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients.
  • wackyfunster
    wackyfunster Posts: 944 Member
    Use custom goal settings. The amount they recommend is way too low. The RDA is stupidly low. Muscle loss due to nitrogen imbalance occurs at <2g/kg lean body mass. On a caloric deficit, or while doing very heavy/high-volume training, it can occur as high as 2.6g/kg.

    Your protein intake is good.

    Additionally, high protein diets lead to more weight loss and spare more muscle while doing it. You also get the deficit hacks benefit, since protein requires a lot of energy to process (thermic effect of food), and has a net caloric value of 3.2 calories/kg (roughly), so you get another 'hidden' 80 calorie deficit per 100g of daily protein intake.

    I think you are the first person on here who has posted a protein question who I have not had to recommend eating more protein!
  • Gymboreee
    Gymboreee Posts: 23
    Depends on your goals, If your looking to build muscle and do intense training like I do I shoot for 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. If that's not your goal (eg. toning and losing weight) I would shoot for about a gram per pound.
  • adietron
    adietron Posts: 155
    Use custom goal settings. The amount they recommend is way too low. The RDA is stupidly low. Muscle loss due to nitrogen imbalance occurs at <2g/kg lean body mass. On a caloric deficit, or while doing very heavy/high-volume training, it can occur as high as 2.6g/kg.
    I second this motion. MFP has a nice template, but to get the most out of it, you've really got to customize it yourself.

    For weight loss (without serious muscle mass increase), I've read recommendations as low as 1g protein per pound of lean body mass, up to 1g per pound of "goal weight." For a 30 yr old 6' tall male, that might be in the neighborhood of 180g day? I'm sure someBROdy will correct me if I'm wrong.
  • sfb2510
    sfb2510 Posts: 28
    Apparantly protein is not really factored in as being a good thing on here. Unless I am reading it wrong. But I am on a protein diet where I want to get about 175 grams throughout the day. But anything above 60 puts me in the red zone.. Anyone else? Or is this something I am not understanding correctly.

    Ive customised my goals, so protein level is at 50/55, then its carbs 35/40, then fat 5/10 as this is whats best for me

    You can do this by going to "my home" tab and underneath you will see the "goals" option
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