Figuring out protein intake.
soulakelly
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Hiya everyone!
I’m a student in university who also works 3-4 late night shifts (about 10 hours) in a busy bar/nightclub. I’m usually running around and on my feet during this time. I get in a minimum of 3 weight lifting sessions a week but don’t always have time for cardio, but I figure I’m on my feet a lot in work anyway!
I have been in to fitness and exercising for a few years now although I have never been strict enough on my calorie intake to reach my goal weight - although I have definitely increased my muscle, I can see that in my legs.
My question is about how much protein I should be eating a day, or what % to split my calories for it in order to maintain as much as my muscle that I can whilst cutting?
I am about 1cm under 5’ft, so I’m very small. I weigh 115 pounds and am looking to get to about 107, so I understand the margin for error in my calories is quite small!
Currently eating 1250 calories a day, weighing my food using a scales etc, and in the days I’m doing a 10 hour shift or do a very intense workout I’ll eat 1350.
How much protein is adequate for me on a daily basis? I see completely different figures all the time and just wondering what’s right!
Thanks in advance
I’m a student in university who also works 3-4 late night shifts (about 10 hours) in a busy bar/nightclub. I’m usually running around and on my feet during this time. I get in a minimum of 3 weight lifting sessions a week but don’t always have time for cardio, but I figure I’m on my feet a lot in work anyway!
I have been in to fitness and exercising for a few years now although I have never been strict enough on my calorie intake to reach my goal weight - although I have definitely increased my muscle, I can see that in my legs.
My question is about how much protein I should be eating a day, or what % to split my calories for it in order to maintain as much as my muscle that I can whilst cutting?
I am about 1cm under 5’ft, so I’m very small. I weigh 115 pounds and am looking to get to about 107, so I understand the margin for error in my calories is quite small!
Currently eating 1250 calories a day, weighing my food using a scales etc, and in the days I’m doing a 10 hour shift or do a very intense workout I’ll eat 1350.
How much protein is adequate for me on a daily basis? I see completely different figures all the time and just wondering what’s right!
Thanks in advance
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.8 grams per pound of lean mass is a good place to start0
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