Are We Getting Enough Protein? / myLot

Boise, Idaho

April 13, 2026 2:24pm CST

I've noticed a lot of talk about protein on here lately. I thought I'd post about how to tell if we aren't getting enough: If you have swelling in the legs, feet, hands, or abdomen it could be from not eating enough protein. This can also make a person feel depressed or overly aggressive. Thinning hair, flaky skin, and deep ridges in the nails can be caused by a lack of proteins such as collagen, elastin and keratin. Weakness and fatigue can also be caused by a lack of it. Along with carbs and fat protein is one of the three sources of calories. Studies show that eating foods with protein help us to feel fuller.

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (33875)

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13 Apr

I eat lots of protein Every day Yay for me I must keep a protein eaten diary and post it on here

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Apr

Some do post about what they eat.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Apr

@Ineeddentures .......whatever helps.

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (33875)

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14 Apr

@celticeagle I might do that I could weigh it Picture it, every day

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)

• Rupert, Idaho

14 Apr

I know I don't eat enough protein. That's why I got some protein shakes to try and get more in.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Apr

That sounds like a good idea.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)

• Rupert, Idaho

15 Apr

@celticeagle It can help, especially the ones with 30+ protein

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Toni

@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

13 Apr

I don't believe I lack them as I eat food with lots of protein.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Apr

I do too.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254949)

• United States

13 Apr

I definitely get my share of protein, carbs, and fat protein. I’m looking forward to dinner tonight. Hubs is cooking!

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Apr

He must be a good cook.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254949)

• United States

14 Apr

@celticeagle No, he sucks.

. He can only make simple things, but I appreciate that he helps me out. I just wish he’d learn where to find the spice cabinet.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Apr

That's interesting. I know I get enough protein. I always associated the swelling in my legs as too much sodium. When I eliminated extra sodium, the swelling was visibly diminished.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Apr

Yes, it causes swelling too. My fingers would swell when I was pregnant and had eaten salt.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

14 Apr

I'm not supposed to have too much protein in my diet.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Apr

Interesting.

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28761)

• Mauritius

13 Apr

A balanced diet with good protein sources such as eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy, beans, lentils, nuts, and tofu can go a long way in maintaining good health.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Apr

Yes, indeed.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

13 Apr

I get plenty

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Apr

Good.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

13 Apr

If I worried each and every day of how much protein and other stuff I needed I would be on my bed with huge attack of anxiety, It is what it is and I do what I can to keep myself going each and every day,

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Apr

I agree. So do I.

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