Protein intake

mlfen0778

I am trying figure out how many grams of protein i need to eat daily to build lean muscle. I am somewhat of a recreational runner. Run like 8 to 10 miles a week and do a few 5k races a year. I also work in a warehouse thats demanding and im on the move 10 hours a day.. i am 6'2 and weigh 198 pounds. There are so many conflicting reports and if i can id like to avoid paying for a nutritionist.

TavistockToad

0.6 to 0.8g per lb of bodyweight isn't a bad place to start.

When you say build muscle and burn fat, do you mean recomp?

mlfen0778

Nevermind the fat loss part. I just want to know how much protein for building lean muscle based on what i wrote above

TavistockToad

mlfen0778 wrote: »

Nevermind the fat loss part. I just want to know how much protein for building lean muscle based on what i wrote above

My answer still applies

psuLemon

You need more than just protein. You need a lifting program that will help you gain/maintain your muscle while you are losing weight.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1