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to lose 2lbs a week you need to eat 7,000 calories a week less then your body burns. I don't think you're in a position where you need to lose it that quickly.

If the cals aren't burnt they will be stored as fat. It's as simple as that.

I'd say 1,500 would probably be suitable then.

What's your weight/height? Also remember that doesn't factor in any exercise. If you're small and don't exercise then it could fine.

They don't have quest bars where i live but looking at their website the main ingredient is whey. Which is a natural ingredient.

lololol, what do you think they make the bars with?

Would you battle with the thought of a low fat yogurt? Both are just milk with fat/carbs filtered out.

If you genuinely struggle to get protein then go for it.

You're a smaller person, you require less food.

Don't they have diet versions where you live?

Protein powders. Or just eat meat.

I'm was just looking to get an idea of what others do. I lift heavy 4 times a week and try to get 5-6 cardio sessions(20-30mins) in. I agree that overall cals determines overall weight but if you're trying to get maintain/build muscle you probably have to look at them more carefully.

I'm currently going with 40p, 35c, 25f. Things are moving in the right direction but very slowly compared to when i was using 40p,10c,50f.

There's no reason why you cant carry on losing weigh. Gaining muscle is far harder than losing fat so you wont just pile on pounds of muscle all of a sudden. Just make sure you're hitting around 40% of your cals a day on protein. Lean to: Squat Deadlift Power Clean Bench Press Over Head Press

I wouldn't worry about it, as long as you're meeting your calorie target you will be ok.