resistance bands for strength training

i need to know how much protein i need to be taking in!!!?

im 5 ft 3in 160 lbs trying to get down to 130 or 140…im definately looking to gain some muscle…i dont go to a gym but i have like hundreds of dollars in workout dvds (i know its lame) and free weights, resistance bands, steps, balls, an eliptical and magazines on the subject…i do cardio 3 days a week and strength training 2 days a week for now since im starting from scratch and i want to do this the right way and be lean and fit and healthy and beat up boys (just kidding…or am i???) i would greatly appeciate ANY diet or workout tip

Think servings. Have some protein at every meal, eg:

breakfast – eggs, or peanut butter on toast… milk on cereal
lunch – lunchmeat, cheese, tuna, hummus, eggs
dinner – chicken, beef, fish, beans, tofu etc.

Add a cheesestring or a small handful of nuts with a piece of fruit for snacks, and you’ve met your needs for the day.

A serving size is the same as the palm of your hand, or 2 eggs. For peanut butter, it’s 2 tablespoons.