Protein while cutting
Protein is the most important macro on a cut. It preserves muscle in a deficit and is the most filling macro. A practical target is roughly 0.7–1 g per pound of bodyweight (or goal bodyweight). Spread it across the day and anchor each meal with a protein source.
Related in “Lose fat”
- Calorie deficit basics
- Fiber and hunger
- Steps and cardio
- Plateaus and diet fatigue
- Eating out and alcohol on a cut
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