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Protein Intake
Posted on 9/6/23 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 9/6/23 at 7:42 pm
Most of what I read suggests 1.6 to 2.4g of protein per kg body weight (.7 to 1.1g per lb. of body weight)
This might be an absurd question, but should that be calculated based on current weight or target weight?
Thanks in advance.
This might be an absurd question, but should that be calculated based on current weight or target weight?
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:19 pm to InCaliForNow
I’d say if you’re bulking use target weight and if you’re cutting current weight.
If you are monitoring calories, I’d rather protein calories than fat or carb calories.
If you are monitoring calories, I’d rather protein calories than fat or carb calories.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:47 pm to InCaliForNow
If you are trying to lose weight, I would go with target weight.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 9:03 pm to InCaliForNow
As mentioned, if you are in a caloric deficit, go off current weight. Need more when dieting to maintain muscle mass
Posted on 9/7/23 at 6:07 am to InCaliForNow
If cutting, go with goal weight or current weight.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:06 am to tke_swamprat
quote:
If cutting, go with goal weight or current weight.
if cutting, use current weight, not goal. keep protein as high as possible.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:07 am to tke_swamprat
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If cutting, go with goal weight or current weight.
Are there other options....?
Posted on 9/7/23 at 9:07 am to lsu777
It'll work either way. His protein intake would surely be high enough to avoid significant muscle loss.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 12:05 pm to InCaliForNow
Most of the meta I’ve seen says per pound of lean body mass.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 12:35 pm to Irregardless
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Most of the meta I’ve seen says per pound of lean body mass.
sure but in a caloric deficits you are need more, up to 2.4g per kilo has shown improvements.
other thing though is the thermic effect of protein is much higher than other foods and the more you eat the better overall dietary induced thermogenesis is.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 12:40 pm to BigPerm30
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I’d say if you’re bulking use target weight and if you’re cutting current weight.
agreed.
i also think the benefits taper off quickly after 1.0/lb according to most studies. if your hitting around 0.8 you should be more than adequate for muscle growth.
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