Little question about macros on keto diet

[Electromagnetus]

Let's make this quick. I want to lose some fat and get some definition going on. But i also do not want to sacrifice muscle in the process. I've read that in order to maintain your muscle, you need about 1g protein/lb or 2kg-2.2kg/kg of corporal weight, both cases put me around 180g of protein. But the keto-calculator gave me 149g max. I obviously put a higher number, the recommended amount in my case would be at least 180g of protein as both these formulas recommend. This way it gave me the 5% C / 35% P / 60% F macro schedule, which i think is fine if I'm going the keto diet.

The thing is I've read some articles that the way of going truly keto is 5% C / 25% P / 70% F, meaning protein needs to be a little lower in order to create a ketogenic metabolism and make it start burning fat instead of muscle. If i do that I'll lose muscle (in theory).

Any recommendations of what should I do?

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20/M/6'1" | CW 181 | 17.5% BF | Moderately active

* 2089 kcal Goal, a 20% deficit. (1762 min, 2611 max)
* 30g Carbohydrates
* 181g Protein (90g min, 149g max)
* 138g Fat (102g min, 196g max)

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[danfleysher]

This is more of a preference question that I can't really answer for you. I don't think missing out on 30g of protein will cause significant muscle loss or at least I'm willing to forego that in order to stick to a strict keto diet.

I usually stick to 1g/lb of lean muscle and have had very little muscle loss and any decrease in strength comes back very quick when I switch back to maintenance or slow bulk.

[UrielShreds]

This is more of a preference question that I can't really answer for you. I don't think missing out on 30g of protein will cause significant muscle loss or at least I'm willing to forego that in order to stick to a strict keto diet.

I usually stick to 1g/lb of lean muscle and have had very little muscle loss and any decrease in strength comes back very quick when I switch back to maintenance or slow bulk.

1g/lb of lean muscle? or Lean mass? lean muscle for me would only be like 40 ish grams.

[danfleysher]

1g/lb of lean muscle? or Lean mass? lean muscle for me would only be like 40 ish grams.

Lean mass. Sorry for the confusion.