I was really bad the last few weeks (on vacation!) and was at a stall. I definitely know it was diet related. I wasn't much of a tracker, but since getting back I've tracked religiously and noticed that i'm getting anywhere from 100-120 grams of protein in a day. and that's with about 1100 calories a day. is that too much? I'm not due to see my doctor for another few weeks and I'll definitely ask the nutritionist when i'm there, but i'd like to get some feedback. as always, thanks! you guys are the best!

Hi Chelsi

I was told to have 100 gr protein minimum per day.

Your calorie count is high at 1100 for just 100 gr protein.

My 100 gr protein comes in at 600 calories. (Of course I eat other things in addition)

Are you eating cheese? I do not. calorie to protein ratio too high.

If you'd like more details on what I eat let me know.

W

That's about what I hit each day too. I don't think it's too much.

And I don't think your calories are too high.

<p>Hi Chelsi</p> <p>I was told to have 100 gr protein <u>minimum</u> per day.</p> <p>Your calorie count is high at 1100 for just 100 gr protein.</p> <p>My 100 gr protein comes in at 600 calories. (Of course I eat other things in addition)</p> <p>Are you eating cheese? I do not. calorie to protein ratio too high.</p> <p>If you'd like more details on what I eat let me know.</p> <p>W</p>

What does your meal plan look like? I can't wrap my head around 100 G protein at 600 calories.

Maybe I read it wrong.

I thought all 1100 calories were just protein calories.

Oops.

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Hi Chelsi

I was told to have 100 gr Protein minimum per day.

Your calorie count is high at 1100 for just 100 gr protein.

My 100 gr protein comes in at 600 calories. (Of course I eat other things in addition)

Are you eating cheese? I do not. calorie to protein ratio too high.

If you'd like more details on what I eat let me know.

W

I eat cheese, but not really a lot? I usually have a cheese stick as a snack some time in the evening and a slice or two with lunch rolled up in cold cuts. I would love to know how your typical meal plan goes, if you wouldn't mind! Thank you so much!

breakfast: homemade fruit smoothie w yogurt and Protein powder 31 gr protein 173 cal

lunch: quiche 15 gr protein 140 cal

dinner: chicken breast 25 gr protein 180 cal

3 pm & 8pm 1/2 ea premier shake from costco. 30 gr protein 180 cal

For my sweet tooth I make unsw pudding w 4 scoops unfl Protein Powder and freeze into 8 popsicles so each one has 15 gr protein and super delish. Those suckers will kill any sweet craving.

HTH W

If I have chicken at lunch the calorie count goes way down at I put prosciutto and ricotta and grated cheese (gasp) in the quiche.

Cheese is just too high in calories. If you want to decrease your calories, get your protein from other sources. That said one does want a certain amount of fat in their diet.

Just my two cents but I'm not addicted to cheese in the least though I do like ricotta and feta and they are much lower in calories.

W

I think your protein and calls are good. My dr said 1200 yesterday with 90-120 protein so you are right on target.

My doctors recommendations is 60-80g of protein per day so when I noticed I was really going over that, I got sort of worried. I'm still going to ask him because I know I should be sticking to his program since he's my surgeon, but I'm glad to know that other people blow that guideline out of the water too, LOL. And that some other doctors recommend higher intake.