Sonia Sharma Sonia Sharma Asked 8 months ago

How much protein for weight loss female?

As a woman, I'm looking to lose weight in a healthy way. I know protein is crucial for satiety and maintaining muscle. What's a good daily protein target for me as a female aiming for weight loss?

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Ananya Dixit Ananya Dixit Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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I started my fitness journey last year and aiming for 1.2 grams of protein per kg of body weight worked best for me. It is easily manageable with curd, dal, and boiled eggs without needing heavy protein shakes. Just stay consistent and you will see results!

Rajashree Patil Rajashree Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

For losing weight naturally, try drinking warm lemon honey water in the morning and adding a cup of sprouts to your breakfast. But if you have sudden weight gain or feel very tired all the time, please see a doctor to check for thyroid or PCOS.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is so exhausting when you try everything and the scale just won't budge. I used to feel so guilty after every meal. Increasing my protein to around 65g daily finally helped control my hunger and made the journey much smoother emotionally.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Before you start any major high-protein weight loss diet, please get your blood checked first. I once ignored my persistent fatigue, thinking I just needed to eat more protein, and it turned out to be a severe vitamin D deficiency. Don't make the same mistake.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My sister went through this recently and kept her protein at around 1.2g per kg. She got great results just by cutting down junk and replacing snacks with roasted chana and paneer. It's simple, don't overcomplicate it.

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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I am trying to target 70 grams of protein daily, but I am terrified that it might cause kidney stones or bloating. Does anyone else get super anxious about starting these high protein diets? Would love to know if it's safe.

Sister Susan Thomas Sister Susan Thomas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Usually, 1.2 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight is highly recommended for women looking to lose weight safely. Just make sure to increase your daily water intake to help your body process the extra protein comfortably.

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