not enough protein slow weight loss?

[Sunshineprincess 58]

Hello

Has anyone had a weigh in and been told that not getting enough Protein is hindering your weight loss somewhat? I'm doing better now but sheesh I was freaking out to not have as big a loss as I thought and I thought I was doing everything right except not enough I guess. Just curious if anyone had tricks for getting more protein that isn't shakes? Thanks

[Creekimp13 5,837]

My dietitian says 60g of Protein a day is sufficient to keep your diet working and protect your body from muscle loss.

[Taoz 284]

I don't think that not enough Protein would reduce weight loss, but it would mean that some of what you lose could be lean muscle tissue along with the fat, which would gradually reduce your basal metabolic rate (how many calories you burn just by existing/functioning for the day).

If you get enough protein in, all your loss should be fat loss (ignoring any temporary Water gains/losses).

If you eat too many calories, more than what your body burns in the day, then you won't be losing weight. Hormones and medical conditions can affect your rate of weight loss even when you are ensuring a caloric deficit.

RE: More protein. I don't use shakes as I really hated them (used some in pre-op VLCD but not post op). I have a collagen hydrolysate protein supplement (derived from beef Gelatin but tasteless/textureless) which I include in my morning Decaf coffee for an extra 15g protein, and I have some protein water in the afternoon (I make mine with unflavored protein water powder and chilled fruit tea + stevia). Sometimes I include a Quest Protein Bar in my day.