How do I calculate how much protein I really need

davert123

I am exercising a lot and plan to start to do a few resistant exercises. I've noticed that MFP seems to scale the percentage protein quota as a percentage of calories but it does not take into account the amount of exercise. I am guessing that really the amount and type of exercise I do should also feed into this so that if I do more exercise I should reduce fat and increase protein but I don't know how to calculate this. Has anyone else thought of this ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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EvgeniZyntx

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Read link one in that thread. Then read the rest of the info.

davert123

thanks for that, I'll need a way of calculating lean bodyweight but I am sure that won't be too hard to find :-) not for this purpose anyway.