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Protein Calculations

You should consume 0.65g of protein per pound of body weight to maintain and build your muscle mass. This is an important number to achieve to ensure you do not lose lean mass while pursuing fat loss. Calculate your protein needs and use the chart below to make sure you are getting adequate protein levels.

Starting Weight × 0.65 = Required Daily Protein Intake

180 lbs × 0.65 = 117 g Protein / Day

SourceProtein/ozServing SizeTotal Protein
Chicken7g8oz56g
Beef6g8oz48g
Salmon7g8oz56g
Egg3.5g1 Large Egg6g
XPG Shake--38g

*Other sources of protein include: Nuts, Avocados, Vegetables, Etc.