HOW MUCH PROTEIN TO PREVENT LOSS MUSCLE MASS DURING DIET

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How much protein for each individual?

2.4 grams of protein for each kg of lean body weight.  

Difficult for people to figure lean body weight without bioelectrical impedance scale.

5-1-17:    Wt.              Fat%

              204 lbs          24.9%

               92.5 kgs       22.8 kg

Subtract 22.8 (total fat) from 92.5 (total body weight) = 69.7 (lean body weight)

Thus for me:

2.4 X 69.7= 167.28 grams of protein per day.

 Diet yesterday:     Protein       Calories     Carbohydrates      Fiber:

Breakfast

3 eggs fried in butter     18g             300                 0                           0

3 slices bacon                9g              165                 0                           0

Butter 1 TBSP                                  100

Lunch:

Atkins Beef                   16g             310                9g                            3g

Almonds  28 nuts           6g              170                6g                           3g

Atkins shake- vanilla      15g            160               2g                             1g

Tenderloin fillet 7oz        56 g            490               0                             0

Cauliflower 1 oz                0.5             14               1.1 g

Butter 1 TBSP                                   100

Pistachios  I bag              5g              120                8g                         2 g

Light/Lively yogurt           12g             80                  9g                         0

Martini Pear/Apple                            355                18g

Red wine 12 oz               0g            240                 6g

TOTALS                  Protein        Calories       Carbs                   Fiber
                                       137g          2504 cal            59g                       9g

FASTING GLUCOSE 126
SERUM KETONE LEVEL 1.7