Truth about protein please.

[Bobbiepsl]

I really want to know how much protein I need. I know I haven't been getting enough but I m planning meals and am not sure how much to add. I am obese at the moment 300 pounds and 5'7". I am very active and work two jobs plus have an online toys store. I am always moving and don't get enough rest some days. I wonder if stress causes one to need more protein and also I am wondering if I need more than the 1 gram per lean body weight since I am obese. Do I need more to support the other tissues on body in addition to the lean mass. The extra skin and tissues to support that extra weight needs protein and nutrients also? I know I am going to have to eat less calories to lose weight and only what I need for goal weight of 150 pounds but do I need the extra protein and nutrients to support the extra weight while I am losing so I am not deficient? last time I had blood work b-12 ws low 200 although I was eating some meat.
I thought about experimenting with it and seeing how I feel but I don't want to go over board. What do you think and what are your experiences. Anyone?

[Boss Man]

Most people need around 0.8-1.2g per lb and certainly no more than 1.5g per lb.

[musculArgirl2]

isin't that boss of what your ideal weight would be not your obese weight?? this person is 300 pounds.. Neat that you have an online toy store by the way.

[Boss Man]

Yes it is, so it was mistake to overlook that.

I'll put it down to not being compeltely compus mentis for the last 2-3 days, os head is working a little less well at the moment.

Yes, ideal weight is the measure for such workings.

He could just work it out by halving his weight and going from there.

[musculArgirl2]

I'll put it down to not being compeltely compus mentis for the last 2-3 days, os head is working a little less well at the moment.

Are you not feeling well? Hope whatever the issue is you feel better soon.

[Bobbiepsl]

thanks so it is 1-1.2 for 150 pounds goal weight and not protein for current weight? big difference.

[Boss Man]

Yes, base the calculation on goal weight not current, that is correct .

[Bobbiepsl]

well I am going to track it and make sure I get at 150. maybe eating more I wont be so hungry. thanks bossman and everyone