Need to build muscle/loss fat

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MsAdriennelo
MsAdriennelo Posts: 9 Member
in Food and Nutrition
How much protein should a women 140 pounds consume in one day to build muscle . Thanks in advance.

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  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
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    80-110 will do you just fine
  • dropitlikeasquat87
    dropitlikeasquat87 Posts: 53 Member
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    I take in 1 gram per lb of body weight, but it really depends on the person. You can always up your protein if you need to.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,402 MFP Moderator
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    dropitlikeasquat87 wrote: »
    I take in 1 gram per lb of body weight, but it really depends on the person. You can always up your protein if you need to.

    It's 1g per lb of lean body mass.. not body weight.


    You should also realize that its not very easy to gain new muscle while in a deficit. Yes, you can gain a little, but certainly not at the rate of fat loss. Also, building muscle is more than just protein. You also need a progressive resistance program and have a moderate deficit (10-15% below TDEE).

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