Question:
Ideally, how many grams of protien should we be consuming in a day?

   — Kim L. (posted on April 25, 2003)

April 25, 2003
Ideally, this is a question that you should be asking your surgeon or nutritionist *G*. The *minimum* that you should be getting in each day is 60g. The max? Who knows? From what I've been told, any excess protein that you take in that your body doesn't use is stored as fat...JR
   — John Rushton

April 25, 2003
I've been told 60-80, but I know of others who routinely do 100-120 with their supplements. I've not heard that extra protein turns to fat, though....
   — Cindy R.

April 25, 2003
I am not an expert, but I have been told the normal range is between 50-80 grams per day. Your body can only tolerate 20 grams at a time, with excess grams wasted. With excessive protein, you can overuse your liver and kidneys. The goal is to have 20 grams at every meal first, then other calories until you are full.
   — Christina J

April 25, 2003
Kim, I read that you can consume up to 30 grams of protein at a serving anything over that 30 will used and stored as fat, I also have never heard of a max per day on the protein, I guess it's just depending on what you'd like to do with your body, build muscle, or loose fat....... I try to get in at least 100 grams a day, the more the merrier! .... If you're interested I would go to this awesome site it might shed some light on the subject. www.bodybuilders.com Post 11 months down 128 , about 17 pounds till goal !
   — tannedtigress

April 25, 2003
Kim, I grabbed this off the site...... I'm weight training so the protein really counts there. Protein When it comes to protein, approximately .7 - .9 grams of protein per pound of body weight should consumed. These numbers vary based on what your goals are and your physical requirements. For example, strength training athletes would need more than the recommended daily allowance (RDA); about 1.2 - 1.5 grams per pound. Women naturally have a higher bodyfat percentage than men, so they would use the lower end of the scale. The following examples would be considered a normal protein intake based on this formula. 150 pounds = 105 - 135 grams of protein per day 160 pounds = 112 - 144 grams of protein per day 170 pounds = 119 - 153 grams of protein per day 180 pounds = 126 - 162 grams of protein per day 190 pounds = 133 - 171 grams of protein per day 200 pounds = 140 - 180 grams of protein per day
   — tannedtigress

April 25, 2003

   — tannedtigress

April 25, 2003
Cindy - go to your favorite search engine and type in "excess protein" & "stored as fat". You will find many, many sites that say the same thing. Excess protein cannot be stored as protein. Whatever is not used for energy - like all excess calories - is stored as fat. <p> Here's what one site - an article on calorieking.com (http://www.calorieking.com/library/article.php?path=14&art_id=285) says: <p> Protein and Muscle <p> Although muscles are built of protein, protein is not a special fuel for working muscle cells - carbohydrates and fats are. <p> In fact, a diet high in protein (and fat) and low in carbohydrate, can significantly reduce the performance of endurance sports athletes. <p> Carbohydrate is the best fuel for muscles exercised for long periods. <p> Any extra protein required by athletes and body-builders can easily be obtained from the extra food eaten to satisfy hunger and energy needs - even allowing an excessive 114g protein daily for a 76kg athlete (1.5g/kg body weight; twice the RDI). <p> Remember, excess protein in food will not build bigger muscles. It is converted and stored as fat. Excess protein can also strain the kidneys which excrete the waste of products of protein metabolism.
   — John Rushton

April 25, 2003
My nutritionist recommends 100 grams per day.
   — Linda A.

April 25, 2003
YOu should probably check with your surgeon... everyone will have a different number... <br> Because calorie amounts that you eat post op will vary.. I'd think of it in terms of percentages... I eat a minimum of 60-80 grams early on, but now I make sure that 48-55% of my diet is protein... <br> and excess anything is onlyl stored as fat, that's all your very efficient body can store.. because its fuel... carbs, fat, protein.. if you eat too much your body will store it... so its good not to get an excess of anything.. its a basic numbers game.. burn what you eat, burn more.. you lose some of the stored fat.. that's the simple stuff...<br> sorry to go off.. I get a little annoyed at some of the misinformation at this site some days.
   — Lisa C.

April 25, 2003
Recommended daily protein intake is based on ideal body weight, which is based on height. I'm 5'5", and my recommended amount is 68 grams per day. A friend of mine, who recently had the RNY surgery, also, is 5'7", and her recommended amount is 75 grams per day. A dietitian can tell you exactly how much you need for your height and ideal body weight. Hope this helps.
   — cherryswitch

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