Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Asked 8 months ago

How many grams of protein for weight loss?

I'm actively trying to lose weight and focusing on a high-protein diet. I'm trying to track my intake properly. How many grams of protein should I be consuming for effective weight loss?

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Manjari Roy Manjari Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Because of my thyroid, my metabolism is slow, and my doctor suggested keeping protein around 75 grams daily to maintain muscle mass. Please get your thyroid and kidney function tested before significantly increasing your protein intake.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

For my teenage daughter who is trying to lose weight healthily, her doctor recommended around 60-70 grams of protein daily. We ensure she gets it from eggs, curd, and dal rather than packed protein bars.

Vijay Shinde Vijay Shinde Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I tried eating too many protein powders but it caused severe acidity. Switched back to traditional roasted chana and home-made paneer, aiming for about 65 grams daily. Traditional food works best if you give it time.

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Sneha Nair Sneha Nair Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

An intake of 0.8g to 1.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight is standard for weight loss. However, individuals with any underlying kidney issues must be very careful with protein. Consulting a clinical nutritionist is recommended.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

While looking up research papers, I found that a standard recommendation is about 0.8 to 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight for moderate weight loss. It seems like a very practical range to follow.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If you are walking 10k steps a day and doing basic bodyweight workouts, aim for 1.2g of protein per kg of body weight. It prevents muscle loss. Just make sure to get a green light from your doctor first.

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