Protein on a Cut

allother94

If I am only lifting 3 days a week during a weight cut, do I need 0.8-1.0g of protein per day to prevent muscle loss?

AnnPT77

Personally, I think 0.6-0.8g per pound of healthy goal weight, or .8-1 per pound of lean body mass (if you have a reasonable estimate of that) is adequate, but you could also take a look at this evidence-based source:

https://examine.com/nutrition/protein-intake-calculator/
https://examine.com/guides/protein-intake/

They're generally regarded as neutral (don't sell protein supps, for example). I'm not affiliated with them in any way, other than thinking they publish some good, useful, science-based advice.