Anonymous wrote:Let’s face it, the typically American doesn’t need large amounts of protein because we aren’t doing heavy physical Labor all day everyday. Even lifting weights 2-3 days per week for a hour does not mean you need to eat 120+ grams of protein. Unless you are trying to gain some serious muscle mass, 0.7-1mg/kg body weight (ideal body weight for your height, gender, and frame) is enough to prevent muscle loss and promote health.

Lol.

Highly unlikely.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/how-much-protein-does-your-body-need-its-a-bit-complicated-our-guide-can-help-235954440.html

Anonymous wrote:Let’s face it, the typically American doesn’t need large amounts of protein because we aren’t doing heavy physical Labor all day everyday. Even lifting weights 2-3 days per week for a hour does not mean you need to eat 120+ grams of protein. Unless you are trying to gain some serious muscle mass, 0.7-1mg/kg body weight (ideal body weight for your height, gender, and frame) is enough to prevent muscle loss and promote health.

On my training days I need that 100g, just to recover and not fall asleep at work.

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Anonymous wrote:https://medicine.missouri.edu/news/too-much-good-thing-overconsuming-protein-can-be-bad-your-health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/when-it-comes-to-protein-how-much-is-too-much

Second article: "However, for the average person (who is not an elite athlete or heavily involved in body building) it's probably best to aim for no more than 2 gm/kg; that would be about 125 grams/day for a 140-pound person."

I have been pondering the question about how much protein is good for me. I did a macros diet that stressed balance but also making sure to hit your protein goal - for me it was 116g a day. I lost weight on that program. My doctor said aim for about 90g. I don't know who is right. I agree about eating real food though. I think our obesity problem is because our food stores and restaurants are filled with highly processed food.

Agree. Processed foods are the #1 problem.

I agree about processed foods. Sugar also is poison.

1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight to maintain/keep bone density

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Anonymous wrote:https://medicine.missouri.edu/news/too-much-good-thing-overconsuming-protein-can-be-bad-your-health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/when-it-comes-to-protein-how-much-is-too-much

Second article: "However, for the average person (who is not an elite athlete or heavily involved in body building) it's probably best to aim for no more than 2 gm/kg; that would be about 125 grams/day for a 140-pound person."

I have been pondering the question about how much protein is good for me. I did a macros diet that stressed balance but also making sure to hit your protein goal - for me it was 116g a day. I lost weight on that program. My doctor said aim for about 90g. I don't know who is right. I agree about eating real food though. I think our obesity problem is because our food stores and restaurants are filled with highly processed food.

Agree. Processed foods are the #1 problem.

Let’s face it, the typically American doesn’t need large amounts of protein because we aren’t doing heavy physical Labor all day everyday. Even lifting weights 2-3 days per week for a hour does not mean you need to eat 120+ grams of protein. Unless you are trying to gain some serious muscle mass, 0.7-1mg/kg body weight (ideal body weight for your height, gender, and frame) is enough to prevent muscle loss and promote health.

Anonymous wrote:No way I could get 125gm or ever 100gm on a 1000 calorie or 29 pts WW diet

I’m on 1200 and100+ is doable

Low fat skyr for breakfast
Protein shake mid morning
Salad with grilled fish or chicken and veggies for lunch
Fruit and low-fat cheese snack
Something like kale, bean and ground turkey soup for dinner or a veggie egg scramble

Now, it’s not exciting and I eat the same things over and over. But, Zepbound helps. It makes me want the protein and not the sugar. I’m fine eating boring, bland and repetitive. And I needed to (and have) dropped 95 pounds, but not a lot of muscle, since menopausal woman. So, it’s been worth it.

That said, about 20 pounds until maintenance, and adding some rice sounds pretty good.

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Anonymous wrote:No way I could get 125gm or ever 100gm on a 1000 calorie or 29 pts WW diet

Of course not, but who says you need to eat 1000 calories? Are you under 4’ tall?

I’m 56 and yes that’s about what I need to eat to maintain my weight. I’m 170lbs.

I do cardio 2x a week, weight 2x a week and yoga 2x a week.

I’d have to eat less to lose weight.

More I gain weight.

I’m 5’8”

Have you worked with a dietician to address your metabolism? Your exercise program is the same as mine. I’m also 5’8” and 55. But I’m 125-130 pounds and eat 1700-1800 calories to maintain. My BMR is 1400 calories, and if I eat less than that, I burn muscle, which decreases BMR. Have you had a body composition scan? You may be wasting your muscle by eating so little, which messes with your metabolism. At our age, we can’t afford to waste muscle.