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How much protein do you eat in an average day?

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FiveMetresUp · Today 10:02

I entered all my meals over 1 week into an app which calculated that I eat an average of 88 grams of protein a day.

I am pretty active, go to the gym and have a physical job. Just wondering how this compares to others and if it’s enough?

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BitOutOfPractice · Today 10:03

I try to aim for 100g. Sometimes I make it, sometimes I don’t. Depends on how hard I’m focusing on my macros at any particular time.

It’s hard to balance everything isn’t it? I’m trying to up my fibre at the same time.

Neurodiversitydoctor · Today 10:04

I think it should be 0.7g per LG body weight so unless you weigh more that 110KG you are fine.

FiveMetresUp · Today 10:07

@BitOutOfPractice would it be rude of me to ask how much you weigh?

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FiveMetresUp · Today 10:08

@Neurodiversitydoctor I weigh 70 kg.

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walkmehomecheddar · Today 10:17

I aim for at least 100g per day. I am very physically active and want to preserve muscle mass so need 1-2g per kilo of body weight ( I weigh 68kg )

FiveMetresUp · Today 10:25

@walkmehomecheddar wow that’s a lot! I need to find ways to add more. I’m plant-based which makes it slightly harder, but not impossible.

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