8d • General discussion
Is 100g of protein actually enough for women who lift?
You’ve probably heard the “100 grams of protein a day” rule floating around in fitness spaces.
The truth is… it depends.
Protein needs are better calculated based on bodyweight. For women training for strength, research generally lands around ~1.6 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day, within a broader range of 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day depending on training and goals.
That means for some women, 100g is perfect.For others, it may actually be too low to support muscle growth and recovery.
I wrote a blog breaking this down with simple examples so you can see where you might land.
Read it here:👉 https://www.liftsandlegumes.com/blog//100g-protein-women
After you read it, I’m curious: Are you aiming for 100g of protein per day, or something higher? 💪🌱
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Is 100g of protein actually enough for women who lift?
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