Seema Yadav Seema Yadav Asked 7 months ago

Is 200g of protein too much for weight loss?

I've been trying to increase my protein intake to help with weight loss and muscle building. I'm currently eating around 200g of protein daily. Is 200g of protein too much for weight loss, or is it okay?

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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Haan, 200g protein weight loss ke liye thoda zyada ho sakta hai na, unless you're a really big person or a serious bodybuilder. Normal weight loss ke liye toh 0.8g se 1g per kg body weight is usually good. It also depends if you're working out a lot. Best to check with a dietician.

Kiran Singh Kiran Singh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

200g of protein? My brain cells are too tired to even process that much food. 😵‍💫 For weight loss, it sounds like a lot unless you're literally living in the gym. For normal people like me, that would probably just lead to a lot of gas and indigestion, not weight loss! Talk to a nutritionist, for sure.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

200 grams protein? Meri toh bas roti sabzi aur daal kha ke hi haalat kharab ho jaati hai, 200g toh socha bhi nahi. Weight loss ke liye itna protein toh bahut zyada lag raha hai. Doctors toh thoda thoda hi bolte hain. Ye bodybuilders ka target lag raha hai mujhe. 😂

Vivek Rao Vivek Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

That sounds like a very high amount of protein for weight loss, unless you're an elite athlete. Consuming too much of anything can have its own issues. Please, always get nutritional advice from a professional. I once ignored dietary advice thinking I knew better, and it caused complications later. Don't make that mistake with such high protein intake.

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Priya Das Priya Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, 200g of protein sounds quite high for weight loss for an average person. When I first started my diet, I was panicking about hitting certain numbers, but learned that moderation is key. A registered dietician can help you find your ideal protein intake without overdoing it. Don't worry, just get proper guidance!

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