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I strongly agree with the need for 1.5 to 2 grams of protein per lb, as I have seen and felt anecdotal evidence MANY times. If you are really watching your daily kcal that tightly, I would shift towards this. If you are really not sure how your body will react during this cycle, err on the side of results.
Do not forget the Thermic Effect of food. A calorie from protein does not always equal a calorie from carbs or fat due to an approx. 30% burn in the digestion, mobilization and utilization process.
Also critically important is your peri-workout nutrition. A decent portion of your daily food intake should revolve around this. Feeding the muscles you are working before, during and after training is just as important as anything in your diet.
Do not forget the Thermic Effect of food. A calorie from protein does not always equal a calorie from carbs or fat due to an approx. 30% burn in the digestion, mobilization and utilization process.
Also critically important is your peri-workout nutrition. A decent portion of your daily food intake should revolve around this. Feeding the muscles you are working before, during and after training is just as important as anything in your diet.
