We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Confused about protein for recomp

whmscll
whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am trying to recomp. I have heard two different things on MFP about the amount of protein that you are supposed to eat. 1) one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight 2) one gram of protein per pound of LEAN body weight. As I have estimated my body fat at 27%, this is a huge difference in how much protein I should be eating. Which is correct?

Replies

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I go with 0 6-0.8g per lb of bodyweight if you're not significantly overweight.

    I'd try and stay more towards 0.8 if you can
This discussion has been closed.

Categories