Do you ever wonder how much protein you should be eating every day? I get this question often, especially from my clients who are trying to lose weight. Here’s your answer.

To get an estimate of how much protein you should be eating, you can do a quick calculation by multiplying your weight in pounds by .36 to get your daily requirement in grams. For instance, if you weigh 180 pounds, aim for about 65 grams of protein each day. Some experts advise doubling that amount for people who are restricting calories for weight loss – in other words, 130 grams per day if you weigh 180 pounds. 

A higher protein diet may help you succeed at weight loss by keeping you feeling full longer, especially when you are cutting calories to lose weight. Furthermore, increased protein may protect against muscle loss during dieting. And, unless you have kidney or liver disease, there are no real dangers associated with a short-term increase in protein while you are working toward your weight goal.

Powerful Weight Loss Tip: don’t skimp on protein when cutting calories.

Eating a well-balanced diet – including adequate protein – is always a good idea, and it is especially important during weight loss. Aim to include high-quality protein in all your meals and snacks throughout the day, starting with breakfast.

Check out all these great ways to get the protein you need each day.

Now, I’d love to hear from you.

How much protein do you eat every day and where does it come from?

Please share in the comment section below. Your ideas could be very helpful to other readers.

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