Realistically, how much protein does a 5’5 woman need for weightlifting?
F 5’5 | SW: 237 | CW: 195 | GW: 130
Activity level: • Cardio: 4-5 times a week, 10k+ steps • Weight lifting: 3-5 times a week
Just curious because i’ve been hearing a variety of different answers that’s left me feeling a bit overwhelmed. I plugged in my weight and goal weight to my fitness pal and was given a range of 123g of protein a day. I saw a video of Arnold Schwarzenegger stating how he used to consume 250g of protein since he weighed 250lbs. Some websites say 1.2-1.7grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Some influencers say use your goal weight per gram (taking this with a grain of salt).
I just wanted to hear what’s worked for everyone efficiently. I’ve lost 40+ lbs the past year just from cardio and diet changes and recently getting into weight lifting has been an improvement in so many aspects of my life. My main goal is to keep losing weight which i’ve lost another 5lbs since starting weight training, and get more toned and lean while being skinny at my goal weight still. Any tips or advice would be heavily appreciated.
Posted Jul 8, 2025, 4:45 PM UTC