How much protein is too much protein for me?

I am 5"1, and about 117pounds. I run at least 4.5 miles every week (running lake merced in San Francisco) and do light weight training at home with 5 pound dumbells every other day or so for maybe at least 20 minutes or at least 15 or so?. Can anyone tell me how much protein would be too much for me? Thanks!

Answer:
Hard to say. Everyone has a different idea on what protein requirements are. Vegans and Vegetarians will tell you that you only need 20g a day and bodybuilders will tell you 1.5g per pound of body weight.

If you're maintaining muscle and feel fine you're probably fine.
the good thing about protein is that once your body has enough to keep you going and repair its self and extra that you have eaten that you dont need will come out in urine
It sounds like you are just toning up (if you want to lose weight need to do more cardio) so for you enough is about 60g of protein - if you want to gain weight then more than that but dont go over your body weight in lbs number.

The medicine and health information post by website user , ByeDR.com not guarantee correctness , is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.


More Questions and Answers...
  • How can i lose weight? And what foods curb the appetite?
  • Ankles Hurt & Shin-splints (sp?)?
  • Does walking,jogging,running,cycling help burn fat everywhere?
  • Is it better to exercise after you eat or before?
  • Is creatine bad for you?
  • How do i maintain muscle??
  • Most people are concerned with how to lose weight...but how do u gain weight?
  • Can you do the Slim Fast Diet when doing Weight Watchers?
  • Diet pills!!!?
  • Is DDR a good cardio workout?