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Protein Intake

Are you eating enough protein?

Enter your weight and goal. See daily grams and a per-meal split — the single lever most people underuse.

158 g

protein / day

40 g per meal

You & your goal

Your target

Total / day

158 g

Per meal

40 g

Calories from protein

632 kcal

Freedom Coach™

158 g/day — about 40 g per meal.

That's 632 kcal from protein alone. Muscle protein synthesis maxes out at ~40 g per sitting, so spreading across 4 meals is ideal.

  • Anchor protein first at every meal — chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, tofu, or a scoop of whey.
  • Pair with progressive strength training — protein without lifting just becomes fuel.
  • Fiber matters too — aim 25–35 g/day so protein-heavy plates don't stall digestion.

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Frequently asked questions

How much protein do I really need?

Sedentary adults: 0.4 g/lb. Active adults: 0.6–0.8 g/lb. Muscle-building or cutting: 0.9–1.0 g/lb. Seniors: 0.7 g/lb to fight sarcopenia.

Can too much protein hurt me?

For healthy kidneys, no — research up to 1.5 g/lb shows no harm. If you have existing kidney disease, talk to a doctor before pushing high.

What's the best protein source?

Whole foods first: chicken, beef, eggs, dairy, tofu, tempeh, lentils, whey. All get the job done. Cost per gram matters more than 'optimal source'.

Timing — does 'anabolic window' matter?

Total daily protein > timing. That said, splitting into 3–5 meals of 30–45 g each maximizes muscle protein synthesis better than 2 huge meals.

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