Cutting protein intake

[the_swol_god]

Hey guys just wondering what the optimal protein intake would be for cutting. I weigh about 145 at 5' 5". I am eating at a 500 calorie deficit and I'm eating about 180 grams of protein. Is that high enough for maintaining mass?

 

[tyga tyga]

Hey guys just wondering what the optimal protein intake would be for cutting. I weigh about 145 at 5' 5". I am eating at a 500 calorie deficit and I'm eating about 180 grams of protein. Is that high enough for maintaining mass?

Yes.

I do body weight x 1.15 for protein intake

 

[JudoJosh]

Thats fine

 

[cumminslifter]

when cutting i recommend 1g per pound (unless very overweight) just to be safe

 

[David147]

Yes...for both.

but not as much if you want 2 get cut.

its mostly dependent on your workout.

higher reps, lower weight=cut
lower reps, higher weight=bulky.

plus 2 stay cut you must do cardio.

 

[David147]

Yes...for both.

but not as much if you want 2 get cut.

its mostly dependent on your workout.

higher reps, lower weight=cut
lower reps, higher weight=bulky.

plus 2 stay cut you must do cardio.

 

[cumminslifter]

ummmm lol^

 

[john.patterson]

ummmm lol^

Hahahahah I said exactly what you wrote out loud before I scrolled down and read it. David147, you're not serious are you?

 

[john.patterson]

To answer your question though OP, that would be fine. What is your fat and carb intake on your current diet?

 

[zcol94]

Yes...for both.

but not as much if you want 2 get cut.

its mostly dependent on your workout.

higher reps, lower weight=cut
lower reps, higher weight=bulky.

plus 2 stay cut you must do cardio.

Disregard this info. And your eating plenty of protein

 

[double s]

500 is a good deficit which equals a 1lb weight loss per week. Everyone's body responds differently, some on a higher protein, low carb/fat while others thrive on higher carb and lower protein and fats. Continue to eat well

 

[jaces]

Yes...for both.

but not as much if you want 2 get cut.

its mostly dependent on your workout.

higher reps, lower weight=cut
lower reps, higher weight=bulky.

plus 2 stay cut you must do cardio.

false that is pure broscience

 

[jaces]

just remember that if you are not doing a ketosis type diet then protein can stay the same as with bulking .. mine stays at 400g at the moment and i just change the other 2 macros