High Protein Diet?

So, just out of curiousity, how many of you are doing the recommended high protein diet of 1g of protein per lb of body weight?  I had tried to do this (and succeeded) for quite awhile, but i got some nasty (and embarassing) side effects.  I don't think all the protein agreed with me, if you know what I mean... felt bloated most of the time and had *cough* gas issues that became a problem for me.  So, long story short, I have since thrown that to the wayside and just try to eat a balanced diet.  I'm feeling so much better and for the most part those issues have gone away.  Just wondering if I was the only one having this problem...

I do try to keep my protein up as much as I can, but I don't obsess over it like I had to before to get 135 grams of protein in each day... it was tough.  I just try to make sure I eat my protein bars as snacks and get some cottage cheese or eggs for breakfast in the morning.... stuff like that.

I aim for around 100 grams on non-lifting days and I do try for the 1g per lb on lifting days.  I'm a vegetarian, so *TMI* gas from the beans, tofu, lentils, etc - normal for me every day.  I guess I've just gotten used to it over the years and the last bathroom stall on the left at work knows me well, as after all one doesn't want to be a total pariah at work.

I actually feel a lot better, stronger and so on since increasing the amount of protein I eat.  It's certainly been interesting and a good learning experience experimenting with macros, and each of us has a level where we feel best.

Since I weigh around 102 lbs, it's easy to get 1 g/lb :) But I try to get 30-30-40 ratio, which means my protein intake is even higher than that, more like 140 g/day.

I actually find that I experience less bloating/gas on a high protein diet than I did on 25-20-55 (except for black bean days ;)). On the other hand, I am less energetic and more tense. It takes very little to trigger a burst of anger. I don't know if it's the diet or just a stressful time in my life...

I think I average a little over 100 grams a day, and I weigh 122. I'm fine with that number. I've stopped logging my foods for awhile because it was getting so time consuming and so right now I'm not exactly sure what it is but I haven't changed my diet radically, so I'm guessing it's about the same.

I don't quite get there.  I've never been a fan of beans, so even though I am a meat eater, I can't quite seem to get up to the levels they call for.

I do get 80-100 grams per day, which I believe is more than I used to get.  Protein bars and protein shakes, meat, fish, eggs, cheese.

Also, I have heard other recommendations that are mor along the lines of "1g of protein per pound of *lean* body weight", or even "1g of protein per pound of *goal* weight".  Those make more sense to me.  I'm not sure someone very overweight, or with a high fat percentage should be eating 1g per pound. 

I have similar stats as maha-kisa - 102 lb, and lean protein seems to agree with me.  I get over 140 g every day.  But I have been doing lots of reading on nutrition lately and I'm finding there is no one-size-fits-all plan.  You have to experiment and find out what works for you.  If you find what works and you feel good, you will stick to your program and get results.  Good luck.

after seeing all your weights in this thread, im beginning to think i am the biggest one doing NROLFW!! (144lbs)\

Original Post by chelslaw1984:

after seeing all your weights in this thread, im beginning to think i am the biggest one doing NROLFW!! (144lbs)\

I'm 5'6" and weigh 169 chels, don't feel bad :)

double post bites again!

Numbers mean nothing.  The scale says 102 for me, but I am 102 lb of chub.  I am just a small person.  I barely hit the 5' 0" mark on the tape measure.

Original Post by chelslaw1984:

after seeing all your weights in this thread, im beginning to think i am the biggest one doing NROLFW!! (144lbs)\

 Exactly what Laura said, you can't judge yourself by the numbers.  My range is 138ish to 143ish at 5'5".  Even if you stay at 144 but keep working at the program and reduce your body fat percentage, you will be 144 of lean mean good lookin' gal!

I'm 5'4" and 158. 

No worries, I am quite the midget!

all your posts just made me feel better :)

i have been about 145 through stage 1 and 2, but I think I look better now than when I started.

Not worries about the scale number, just couldnt believe that a few of you are a tiny 102lbs!

:)

Chels, 102 lbs on you and 102 lbs on me are 2 different things. I am 5' 3.5" (161 cm), and I've always been skinny fat (and just fat at some point) with a tiny frame. A small number on the scale doesn't mean "lean". Even now I still have some flab on my thighs/butt and my stomach isn't as flat as I'd like it to be. Though technically I'm underweight.  Numbers mean nothing unless they indicate your own progress.

you're right.

Original Post by maha-kisa:

Numbers mean nothing unless they indicate your own progress.

YUP :D I haven't lost any weight through phase 1, but I've lost significant amounts of flab on my arms, legs, and around my middle. Feels better than just a drop on the scale anyway.

I'm bringing this thread back to life as I'm sorta having a disagreement in another web forum on how much protein is needed. 

Anyway people are saying we only need 50 grms of protein a day -- omg that is  nothing!!  I average 150 grms a day ( I weigh 185 ) I sometimes do protein powders but rarely, mostly due to the calories involved!!  

so how many others are reaching the protein suggestions in the book?  

How many feel its too much and will cause kidney damage ( that tends to be the consensus on the other forum - i'm gonna die due to kidney failure)  

I was on About's website on how much protein is needed and it even says take your weight divide by 2.2 and multiply by .8 to get your level so I should have 67.27 minimal.

What are your thoughts and goals for protein???

Original Post by dbackerfan:

I'm bringing this thread back to life as I'm sorta having a disagreement in another web forum on how much protein is needed. 

Anyway people are saying we only need 50 grms of protein a day -- omg that is  nothing!!  I average 150 grms a day ( I weigh 185 ) I sometimes do protein powders but rarely, mostly due to the calories involved!!  

so how many others are reaching the protein suggestions in the book?  

How many feel its too much and will cause kidney damage ( that tends to be the consensus on the other forum - i'm gonna die due to kidney failure)  

I was on About's website on how much protein is needed and it even says take your weight divide by 2.2 and multiply by .8 to get your level so I should have 67.27 minimal.

What are your thoughts and goals for protein???

 

 From what I can from this article: http://www.webmd.com/news/20030317/high-prote in-diets-can-hurt-kidneys

high protein diets are only a concern if 1) you are at risk for reduced kidney function and 2) you are getting most of the protein from meat, because of the saturated and animal fat.

I only started making noticeable muscle gains when I increased my protein consumption to at least 25%.

thanks kilkusj -- I have my protein goal at 35% of my calories carbs 45 and fats 20

My cholesterol is good and I have more fiber than lots of folks (avg 50 grms a day) Most days I rarely get over 100 mg of cholesterol.  I do egg beaters and fish and chicken mostly for my protein and a few legumes.  

I want to preserve my muscles while I concentrate on weight loss at this time - but I am still doing the workouts and plan on repeating it if my goals aren't met by the time I'm finished ( I'm in stage 5 now)

I think I average about 100 g a day now and I am 141 or so. This is a LOT better than what I was getting before. I was eating a near vegan date, since adding eegs and cheese/yogurt  into my diet.

I don't think I need one gram per body fat but I tryto be vigilant about getting about a 100.If I get less I feel crappy and tired and crave too many carbs.