How much protien?

How much protien are we suppose to be getting everyday? I am getting about 70 grams is that enough? Somebody please help. Thanks Mary

rule of thumb is to take your weight and multiply by .3

I'm still not getting enough protein. I should be getting over 90 grams at mny weight. I manage about 60 a day, and expect my hair will fall out soon. Sandi

. I asked at a group meeting what our target protein intake should be. The nurse leading the program said "about 50 grams". The nutritionist for the same program had said about 60 some weeks previously. Maybe they all don't know either! Where did the rule of thumb come from? It seems reasonable that the more you weigh the more protein you need ... I think ... .

I got it from my dietician as well as members on the main board. not sure where they got it though. I too only manage to get in about 60g a day and I need 96 based on that rule of thumb

Hi Mary My doctors program calls for us to get in at least 50g daily for women and 60g daily for men. I use protein powder Amplify (GNC) w/skim milk so that gives me 20g for each scoop of powder and 8g from the milk. I have one in the AM and one in the early afternoon for a total of 56g, then I try to eat a nice pice of fish everyday either at lunch or dinner I really like the Tailipia it has 21g of protein for about 4 oz. of fish. That bumps me up to 77g of protein not counting any other food intake for the day. I hope this helps anyone looking to get in their protein daily. Good Luck to all!! Sherrie -51 10.12.04 Start of my new healthier life!

Hi, I was told 60g. I don't think I am getting that in everyday. Since my surgery on Oct 19th I haven't been able to keep meats or fish down. So I drink my protein drinks and eat cheese and try to find anything that has protein......Ellie