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I try to get 50-75 grams per day. Some days I see I get over 100 and other days I barely get 30 so...it evens out

Duck, I was going to say, it might be from cutting back on sugar and such, if you're doing that. Don't know about the protein. I'm still working on that myself. I also had a really run-down feeling when I first started weight lifting. I mean, I was exhausted every day. Took about 2 weeks, I think, to get past that. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by zenor77 (Post 2190253)

From what I've read aiming for 10-15% of your daily intake from protein is sufficient. If you want to get more specific the maximum RDA for protein is .8 grams per kg of weight.

I hadn't heard this before. But I'm a longtime reader of these forums and you and Soulbliss have both been pretty reliable!

I still have a question though. As I've lowered my calories and increased the intensity of my exercise over the course of my weight loss, I've struggled a lot with hunger. Extra protein seems to help somewhat. Also, several years ago I took a nutritional survey with a weight loss program leader at my old gym that indicated I respond better to a higher protein diet.

Could all this mean I'm someone who needs and/or can process more protein? Or is the max requirement universal? I think I'd be feeling pretty deprived with only 50 grams or so per day.

Thanks!