80 grams protein

[Julie2]

Will we have to eat 80 grams of protein every day for the rest of our lives? If not at what stage do we reduce it?

 

[greyputy]

Hi Julie
Check out the link below. It says as you lose weight etc how much you can drop

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/nutrition/a/protein.htm

How much protein do we need?

Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. The standard method used by nutritionists to estimate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person should eat 92 grams.

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[penelope1008]

Great help to guide us through thanks for that.

 

[greyputy]

Not sure if it would be accurate for WLS but gives us a good idea

 

[mariew]

my dietitian told me last week that the 40 odd g of protein I get in every day is ok.

 

[Julie2]

Hi Grey, Thanks for your help there. I've had a quick look at that site and I'll read it properly in a minute. Thanks again.