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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @munchyandlunchy But we aren't gorillas? I'm not sure I understand the point. I'm also very hesitant to rely on documentaries for my info as they tend to be biased, and What The Health seems to be no different.
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @hischildinoregon Awesome, thank you! I agree :)
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @lyndas Thank you, I appreciate the help! It's good to know I'm shooting for the right ballpark.
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @lyndas I mentioned I'd like to lose a little bit of weight--but as for how protein plays into that, I want to maintain muscle while doing so and not feel crazy hungry. Eventually I'd like to gain some muscle but not a ton. I'm basically looking for a bit of a recomp. Also, aren't those...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @bellab Thank you!
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @bellab Man, barefoot running seems to be something people are either strongly for or strongly against, and nothing in between. I've never tried it but I'm sure there is something to it. I injured myself while wearing Hokas which are probably the most cushioned running shoe you could buy. That...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @grademacher Hahaha I still have meat on my bones at 125, trust me. It's tough being short! I appreciate the help. I think it seems reasonable for what I'm doing at the moment, but I'm bummed that I'll likely have to eat more protein if I increase the intensity and frequency of my workouts...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @costeon Whoops, I replied to your comment by mistake haha. Ignore the wall of text that was here.
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @costeon Thank you for your input! I feel the same way ever since I started eating less meat... high protein meals feel like a total bomb in my stomach. (Which is how I used to feel about carby meals, and now the tables seem to have turned!)
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @dawn16 Yeah, something that never felt right to me about the hard protein approach was the amount of processed stuff I saw my friends eating (and that I also ate to meet my goals). Sure, it got us results, but I can only stuff my face with so many artificially sweetened protein bars before I...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @dawn16 This is definitely helpful. Thank you! I've felt the same way... despite things seeming very black and white in the fitness community, I work and feel best when just listening to my body. (I do track to make sure I hit SOME kind of reasonable protein goal, but making myself hit 100g a...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @joshua14 That's a great outlook. :)
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @dad83 Thanks! I know the numbers this study mentions, but I guess I never know what studies to believe, if that makes sense? It seems like everyone on each side of the debate can point to this or that study being unreliable because it's funded by someone with a financial agenda or something...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @dad83 I need your chill outlook! I overanalyze everything (obviously).
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @steves1980 Thank you so much, I appreciate that! I will check these out and keep that in mind. :)
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @listenhere I do use MyFitnesspal and keep a rough log of what I'm doing activity-wise. I think I was worried at first that I'd feel like I'm not recovering well from my workouts with the lower protein count, but I'm feeling okay. I guess time will tell as I start running and maybe lifting...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @listenhere Thank you, I agree with this wholeheartedly. Sometimes I think I've spent so much time in the fitness community (especially a lifting-centric one) that I've forgotten how to just be a human. There are plenty of people out there who are perfectly healthy and fit and don't count...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @dawn16 Oh I definitely eat all those things! Unfortunately I'm just still in the adjusting phase where beans and legumes bloat me to hell, so I can't eat a ton of them just yet. I will say though that I'm loving the variety of meals that I cook now! I honestly thought a vegetarian diet would be...
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @dawn16 This is so helpful, thank you! I tend to go more for moderation as well. It's good to hear from someone in the xxfitness community who's eating under 100g of protein per day. ;)
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    How do you reconcile the "we don't need that much protein!" attitude of veg*n communities with the "ALL THE PROTEIN!" attitude of fitness communities?

    @veronm144 Right but (s)he says that the fitness community recommends 1.2-1.8 per lb, not KG.
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