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Protein: why it matters more than any other macro

In a deficit, enough protein is what tells your body to hold onto muscle and burn fat instead. Too little and you lose both.

TrueBurn gives you a minimum (0.6g per pound of body weight, to protect muscle) and an optimal (0.8g per pound, best for fat loss). Hitting the minimum is a real win, not a failure. On strength days, aim a little higher.