Protein??

Hi all Hope everyone is having a nice Wednesday! I have a question, exactly how much protein am I suppose to get in one day? I know it's bad but I haven't ever really focused on making sure I'm getting exactly what I should but since my weight loss has been stalled for a few weeks I know I need to focus on it more. I've bought some protein shakes and I've been having those for breakfast but they only have 15 grams of protein. All the bars I've tried are nasty but I'd like to have something quick and easy. Any input is appreciated! Thanks! Shelley -125

Hi Shelley! According to my dietician.....she recommends that I have an intake of 60-70 grams of protein a day, plus my water, vitamins, and excersize...... What does your dietician suggests? OR look back on your info from your DR. and see what his recommendations are. Hope this can help a little bit! Take care! Bernice................

Hey Shelley, I know my dietician calculated my desired protein/day based off of my height, sex, and goal (?) weight. I'm 5'6" and female, and I think my goal weight was like between 130-150 or so (broad range I know, but my doc doesn't like setting goal weights for some reason). Anyways, my target protein intake is supposed to be 65 grams per day. Most of it I get from my protein drink (the pre-made ISOPURE drinks) which has 40 grams of protein in 20 oz. The rest I get from chicken, light string cheese, etc. My dr told me the further out we get from surgery, the more we should try to get protein from what we eat rather than drink. Not sure why. He also said the protein bars are a little too dense and usually high in sugar alcohols so not well tolerated (although I sometimes eat like a half of one throughout the day and chew it until dissolved). Hope this helps, and keep up the good work--- I can't believe you've lost 125 pounds girl! That's so awesome!!!!!!!! What is your secret my dear? Dawn 257/165/?