# Getting in before all the New Year resolutions crowd! **URL:** \ **Category:** Weight Loss\ **Created:** [December 30, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/getting-in-before-all-the-new-year-resolutions-crowd/22471 "2021-12-30T23:14:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 7
**Author:** ![Tim\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/tim_huel/32/11195_2.png) [@Tim\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Tim_Huel)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2022, 7:26am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/getting-in-before-all-the-new-year-resolutions-crowd/22471/7 "2022-01-05T07:26:36Z")
> [@JulesSK](#): > > I shouldn’t have more than 69g of protein a day Thanks Jules, would you be able to send some links to this? @Dan_Huel feel free to chime in and correct me but the Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) for protein is 0.75g per kilogram of body weight (kg/bw/day) but this is more like a minimum requirement. If you’re doing anything more than just sitting around you are going to need more than this. In addition, > _Studies have been conducted in recent years that have shown a high protein intake, in excess of 2.2g/kg/bw/day, does not result in kidney damage_ That’s from [this article](https://uk.huel.com/pages/guide-protein-quality-digestion-absorption) under the High Protein Consumption Concerns section. > [@JulesSK](#): > > reduce my carbs and saturated fat as well. So just want to make sure I don’t lean too far into protein (am not very active so don’t need to build up extra muscle). If you’re cutting down on carbs and saturated fat you aren’t left with many macronutrients to get calories from, protein is an excellent choice of calories! It’s not just about building and repairing muscle, protein is essential for a [ton of other stuff too](https://uk.huel.com/pages/10-reasons-why-we-need-protein), it’s also great because it helps to keep you full! > [@JulesSK](#): > > Can I say how beneficial it is that you guys are so active on the forum and social media, it really makes me feel supported and part of a wider group. Probably clever marketing but it works for me! If supporting our community with honest and scientific advice is clever marketing then I’m here for it! I’m so pleased you are finding the help you need. If there is anything else you need help with then just shout (well, type). --- _[View the full topic](https://discuss.huel.com/t/getting-in-before-all-the-new-year-resolutions-crowd/22471)._