LBM Protein Intake

[seriouslifter]

I know the rule of thumb is 1g per bodyweight lb, but isnt it against LBM. If I look at the LBM calculators to give an estimate. If Im 190 with 15% body fat, that means my LBM is around 161. Does this mean I should take in 161g of protein atleast to sustain muscle? I am cutting, but im trying to drop calories. Right now its at 200g of protein and im 190. can I lower it to like 175g of protein? will this effect my cut?

[germaine07]

I know the rule of thumb is 1g per bodyweight lb, but isnt it against LBM. If I look at the LBM calculators to give an estimate. If Im 190 with 15% body fat, that means my LBM is around 161. Does this mean I should take in 161g of protein atleast to sustain muscle? I am cutting, but im trying to drop calories. Right now its at 200g of protein and im 190. can I lower it to like 175g of protein? will this effect my cut?

You can lower it to 175g. You shouldn't notice any difference unless you drop below 0.82g/lb and even then you may still not.

[ThousandEyes]

When cutting you want to err on the high side of the protein intake, but 1g/lb of LBM is usually the minimum in general.

I always aim for around 1.5g per pound.

[seriouslifter]

im switching and starting my keto diet. i dont really think i need 200g of protein anymore. im trying to increase fats/lower calories.

[germaine07]

When cutting you want to err on the high side of the protein intake, but 1g/lb of LBM is usually the minimum in general.

I always aim for around 1.5g per pound.

It's unnecessary, just so you know.

http://jap.physiology.org/content/73/5/1986.short

[x-ray vision]

Did you read the sticky titled "Calculating Calorie & Macronutrient Needs"?

Protein needs generally go up when cutting. Also from the sticky:

General 'bodybuilding' guidelines for protein would be as follows:
- Moderate bodyfat = 1-1.33g per pound TOTAL weight [or ~ 1.25g/pound lean mass if bodyfat known]
- Very Low bodyfat or Very Low Calorie = 1.25 - 1.75g per TOTAL weight [or ~ 1.35 - 2g/pound of lean mass]

[yololego]

1g/pound of lbm :>

[runner2010]

not necessarily reliable, but SOME sources say that a gram per kg body weight is plenty for athletes. i'd say to be on the safe side stick with the 161 though..

[swimmer2010]

Protein needs generally go up when cutting.

Is this absolute protein need or just the proportion of total calories goes up?

[germaine07]

not necessarily reliable, but SOME sources say that a gram per kg body weight is plenty for athletes. i'd say to be on the safe side stick with the 161 though..

It's more in the region of 1.6-1.8g/kg.