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Optimal Protein Intake: 0.8g vs 1g Per Pound Explained
How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need? (And Why I’m Not Changing My Mind)
💥 Episode Summary
Everyone’s talking about protein again… and now the narrative is shifting.
“Studies say you don’t need that much.”
“0.7g per pound is enough.”
“Stop overdoing protein.”
Sounds convenient, doesn’t it?
In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I break down exactly why I’m not changing my stance—and why aiming for 1 gram of protein per pound of goal weight still stands strong.
Because this isn’t just about muscle. Not even close.
🔬 What the Studies Actually Say (and what they DON’T)
Yes — research shows that around 0.7–0.8g per pound can support muscle protein synthesis.
But here’s the problem:
👉 That’s only measuring one outcome — muscle building from training.
And I don’t coach for just one outcome.
🧠 The 5 Real Reasons I Push Higher Protein
1️⃣ Muscle Protein Synthesis (obviously)
You want results from your training — protein delivers that.
But that’s just the baseline.
2️⃣ Protein Controls Your Calories (whether you realize it or not)
If you only eat:
Where are the rest of your calories coming from?
👉 Carbs and fats.
And that’s exactly where most people:
Protein isn’t just a target — it’s a control mechanism.
3️⃣ Protein Regulates Appetite (fast)
When protein goes up:
This isn’t theory — I see it every single time.
Within 2–3 days, people go from:
👉 “I can’t stop eating”
to
👉 “I can’t finish my meals”
That’s physiology, not willpower.
4️⃣ Lean Protein Doesn’t Get Stored as Fat
Let’s be clear:
There’s no efficient pathway for it.
So if you're going to “overeat” something?
👉 Protein is the safest place to do it.
5️⃣ Midlife Changes Everything
If you’re 40+:
A 25-year-old and a 55-year-old do not play by the same rules.
So those studies?
👉 Who were they testing?
Because it matters.
⚠️ The Real Problem
People don’t struggle with protein because they can’t eat it.
They struggle because:
👉 They don’t want to
And those are very different things.
🔄 What Happens When You Get This Right
That’s the goal.
🚫 Final Thought
The studies aren’t wrong.
They’re just incomplete.
And I’m not coaching for “just enough.”
I’m coaching for results, control, and longevity.
📣 Links, Programs & Resources
👉 Programs & Coaching:
www.joannelee.com
👉 Supplements (5-Amino-1MQ & SLU-PP-332):
www.joanneleestore.com
👉 YouTube (Live every Sunday):
Search Joanne Lee Cornish and subscribe
📩 Questions: [email protected]
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By joanne lee cornishHow Much Protein Do You REALLY Need? (And Why I’m Not Changing My Mind)
💥 Episode Summary
Everyone’s talking about protein again… and now the narrative is shifting.
“Studies say you don’t need that much.”
“0.7g per pound is enough.”
“Stop overdoing protein.”
Sounds convenient, doesn’t it?
In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I break down exactly why I’m not changing my stance—and why aiming for 1 gram of protein per pound of goal weight still stands strong.
Because this isn’t just about muscle. Not even close.
🔬 What the Studies Actually Say (and what they DON’T)
Yes — research shows that around 0.7–0.8g per pound can support muscle protein synthesis.
But here’s the problem:
👉 That’s only measuring one outcome — muscle building from training.
And I don’t coach for just one outcome.
🧠 The 5 Real Reasons I Push Higher Protein
1️⃣ Muscle Protein Synthesis (obviously)
You want results from your training — protein delivers that.
But that’s just the baseline.
2️⃣ Protein Controls Your Calories (whether you realize it or not)
If you only eat:
Where are the rest of your calories coming from?
👉 Carbs and fats.
And that’s exactly where most people:
Protein isn’t just a target — it’s a control mechanism.
3️⃣ Protein Regulates Appetite (fast)
When protein goes up:
This isn’t theory — I see it every single time.
Within 2–3 days, people go from:
👉 “I can’t stop eating”
to
👉 “I can’t finish my meals”
That’s physiology, not willpower.
4️⃣ Lean Protein Doesn’t Get Stored as Fat
Let’s be clear:
There’s no efficient pathway for it.
So if you're going to “overeat” something?
👉 Protein is the safest place to do it.
5️⃣ Midlife Changes Everything
If you’re 40+:
A 25-year-old and a 55-year-old do not play by the same rules.
So those studies?
👉 Who were they testing?
Because it matters.
⚠️ The Real Problem
People don’t struggle with protein because they can’t eat it.
They struggle because:
👉 They don’t want to
And those are very different things.
🔄 What Happens When You Get This Right
That’s the goal.
🚫 Final Thought
The studies aren’t wrong.
They’re just incomplete.
And I’m not coaching for “just enough.”
I’m coaching for results, control, and longevity.
📣 Links, Programs & Resources
👉 Programs & Coaching:
www.joannelee.com
👉 Supplements (5-Amino-1MQ & SLU-PP-332):
www.joanneleestore.com
👉 YouTube (Live every Sunday):
Search Joanne Lee Cornish and subscribe
📩 Questions: [email protected]