Protein amt. Question

Eafears

Hi, So I just adjusted my MFP to my TDEE and reset the carbs, protein and fat to 40, 30, 30. But I am wondering about consuming that much protein. It comes out to 142 grams a day and that seems like an awful lot. I honestly don't think I can manage that many grams, 120 maybe. Did I set it up right?

My Stats are
147 weight
BMR: 1438
to Maintain: 2229
at 15% cut: 1894

Any thoughts?

fiveohmike

Well for the most part you are spot on. General rule of thumb is consuming 1g of protein for every lb of lean muscle mass you have.

Too much protein is never a problem, barring any medical conditions.

Eafears

So technically if I went by 1g for all lean muscle mass I would be around 100 g, not 140. That sounds more doable to me, but I'm not sure how important the exact %'s are.

rmk20togo

I've read articles that say 1g/lb of "lean body mass" and I've seen ones that say 1g/lb of weight. I too shoot for 1g/lb lean body mass. There is no way I could get down enough to equal body weight. :sick:

Tahlij

Our stats are very similar, I have to hit 140g and I'm struggling with it..getting closer though, plus if I'm lifting weights now my body will need the protein...and it's keeping me full which is always a plus

Eafears

Thanks! I am just trying to figure it all out. I didn't feel comfortable cutting back to 1300 since I also have hypothyroid. I felt like it would just really mess up my metabolism. This program makes a lot of sense to me, I just want to make sure I do it right. Anyway, thanks again for your input. I think I will stick with 100g for now until I am used to it and see how my body feels.

NewInnerStrength

My protien comes out to 180g per day and I hit it spot on today for the first time with NO SUPPLEMENTS!!
I was pretty happy.

I have no idea who is right on this one, but I am using the NROLFW as well and he explains that experts are all of differing opinions as well. If you have the book, it's explained beginning on Page 66. He says to base on body weight, not lean muscle mass. Your body can always use the protien if you are exercising and even when you are not exercising you body does burn up protien.

Better safe than sorry - I'd say keep the higher level. Try fat free cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and turkey pepperoni <<- these three helped me hit my mark and keep the fats down. (in addition to lean meats, egg whites, cheese, nut butters, etc.)

*My two cents.

redraidergirl2009

you don't need that much protein, only about 45-55 for women tops...

jj3120

I do 1g protein per lb lean body mass & the same for fats, the percentages will be different for everyone if you work it out like that : )