Ugh YES.
I set my targets at 30% protein, 20% carbs, 50% fat on the advice of my nutrition counselor, to help avoid lean mass loss as I lose weight.
But eating 157 grams of protein per day is IMPOSSIBLE.
I've had days where I've eaten protein at every meal and like 16 oz of fish is one sitting, and I have NEVER ONCE met my protein target. I average around 22% protein.
But you know what? I'm eating a lot more protein that I was before I started trying, and I'm managing to stay over 100g most days. And if I lose some lean mass it's really not that big a deal; it means I will be slimmer and lighter when I get down to my ideal body fat percent. Yes, it will be a bit harder to maintain, but I'm losing weight very slowly which should help to temper any regain.
I try not to worry about it too much.
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