Women and protein intake for weight loss

Kurlz1972
Kurlz1972 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How much protein should I be consuming daily for weightloss.

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    .8 to 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass (~.6 to .8g per lb of mass).

    Minimum is .5g but it not as beneficial at supporting muscle retention.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Ummm...you don't really "take protein for weight loss".......
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