Yet another question for the vets!!

south2north
on 2/17/15 7:53 am
DS on 11/19/14

In regards to protein intake, I was told 30 grams by 30 days, 60 grams by 60 days and 90 grams by 90 days.... well in two days I will be three months out and I am wondering what the vets suggest for protein intake for past 90 days and beyond, throughout the weight loss stage.  I would GREATLY appreciate your input!!!

    

    

NoreenRT
on 2/17/15 9:01 am, edited 2/17/15 9:03 am - Warner Robins, GA

I'm 6 yrs out. Most of my protein comes from whey isolate protein powder. For years I did 120 grams plus whatever real food I ate.   Just recently, I added another protein coffee making my daily total 150 grams plus  food.

I have read about folks who can consume 200 gr per day with food only. I think that may be a bit on the rare side, or I am just jealous. LOL.

 

 

Noreen  HW 352 / SW 324 / CW 175/ LW/ 148 / GW 150   (achieved Aug 14 '11)

 

 

south2north
on 2/17/15 9:29 am, edited 2/17/15 9:29 am
DS on 11/19/14

Thank you for the reply Noreen! Did you shoot for 120 grams while you were losing?

    

    

NoreenRT
on 2/18/15 9:49 am - Warner Robins, GA

I was one of those whos new tummy couldn't make up it's mind with food choices. One day I'd be fine, the next the same exact menu would give me painful gas. I was so careful what went on and how much.

i had to creep up to 120 grams. Think I was a year out before I went from 90 gr to 120.

south2north
on 2/18/15 7:33 pm
DS on 11/19/14

Okay, thank you!

    

    

K P.
on 2/17/15 9:53 am
DS on 07/08/14

I am in no way a "vet" as I am only 7 months out, however I was told to get 90 grams ASAP and stick with it. I was able to hit that after the first week. When I had my blood checked at 6 months my protein level was great. My goal is still 90 grams a day, although since I am eating more calories I tend to get between 90-110 a day. 30 grams of that is from a protein shake that I drink each morning. The rest is food. I aim for 1,250 calories a day (I get between 900-1,400) and am still loosing about 2 pounds a week. I can see how my protein will naturally increase as I start eating more. 

Keep up the great work. 

HW 284; SW 270; CW 152; Revised GW 140-160  

Valerie G.
on 2/17/15 10:29 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

My doc wanted 100g as soon as I was home.   I still keep that as my minimum.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

south2north
on 2/17/15 7:46 pm
DS on 11/19/14

Thanks for the replies!!

    

    

PeteA
on 2/18/15 11:34 pm - Parma, OH
DS on 04/15/13

I shoot for between 140 and 160 a day. I occasionally end up on either side but 
mostly in that range. 

For a while there was talk about extending that 30,60,90 advice to add a 4 month ending
with 120. I think at that point you really have to take into account your body size, weight
to lose, and activity level.

HW 552 CW 198 SW 464 4/15/13 - Lap DS by Dr. Philip Schauer - Cleveland Clinic.

south2north
on 2/19/15 12:59 am
DS on 11/19/14

Thank you!

    

    

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