I used to, rigidly. I do so now, far less formally.

If I'm going to stick to LCHF or keto, only about 20-25% of my food intake should be from protein. So much for eating the entire package of bacon :wink2: I used to measure portions with a kitchen scale.

Over time, however, my eating has become so standardized that I don't feel the need to weigh out the two eggs I have for breakfast every morning. Maybe I'll make 3 eggs if they're "medium" instead of "extra large" or I'll add or skimp a bit on the meat I add to my lunch salad.

I still buy by portions (16 oz package with four items is 4 oz per item) and I can eyeball portion sizes pretty well. So I'm monitoring it but I no longer weigh it out .

 

70g to 75g a day protein (1.1 x 68kg) or 150 pds.

 

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Do you monitor how much protein you are getting?

Why? Why not?

Do you know how much you "should" have?

How much protein do we actually need? Excellent question.
We all eat protein rich diet but we don't know the limit. Our muscles, bones, skin and other body parts contain significant amounts of protein, including hormones, enzymes and antibodies. The current recommended amount of protein per day is 0.8 grams per kilogram of your weight. This recommendation is for an average adult, according to Harvard Health study.

 

I have no idea - I eat - Green leafy vegetables for lunch (no meat) while in the evenings I usually have a big steak or some fish fillets poached with no vegetables.

Yesterday for example I poached (in water with a bit of lemon) a couple of big fillets of haddock - didn't even need to give a shot to compensate for it. If there was an interruption in the insulin supply/distribution, I think I might be able to stretch things out a little if I had the right foods - although it's something that I hope never happens.

 

Its a half assed educated guess but for my size I figure I need around forty grams. I might now and then get fifty but only when I eat out which is rare.

 

I think our protein needs are highly exaggerated. I've never heard of anyone who was hospitalized due to insufficient protein (assuming no health issue that would cause inability to absorb protein). Too much protein--on the other hand--can cause problems.
As with a "calcium deficiency" it's not how much you eat; it's how much you absorb.
Unless you're a competitive bodybuilder, I doubt you could ever have a protein deficiency.

 

I have heard that high-protein diet increases risk of heart diseases in middle-aged men.

 

Googling what you heard brings up many articles that include the word "slight" or "small" before risk. I find this article interesting. It mentions proteins from fish and eggs were not associated with heart failure risks in the study, per the researchers. It also mentions another study found that higher protein helped those who have had heart failure live longer.

 

Here is a link to the study if anyone is interested.

 

I use this to calculate my needs.
https://www.docmuscles.com/calculating-protein-needs-for-your-ideal-body-weight/