Protein question for a friend.......

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sizzle74
sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
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I have a friend who is the below stats. How much protein should she be eating a day? She is stuck between 152-158 and her goal is 140.

5'7" medium build. Pilates (Tabata) twice a week, mat Pilates once a week, jog 4-5 times a week 30 minutes.

TIA- hope this made sense. :flowerforyou:

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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    1 gram per 1 lb of lean body mass.
  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
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    1 gram per 1 lb of lean body mass.

    So if your friend is about 25% bodyfat, it will be around 110-120 grams of protien.
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
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    Thank you! :drinker: :heart:

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