# Sacrificing caloric goals to hit protein?

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sacrificing-caloric-goals-to-hit-protein/10791>\
**Category:** Nutrition Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [May 11, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sacrificing-caloric-goals-to-hit-protein/10791 "2021-05-11T13:39:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![jurke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5ac83/32.png) [@jurke](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jurke)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sacrificing-caloric-goals-to-hit-protein/10791/1 "2021-05-11T13:39:31Z")

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When in a “cutting phase” should I be prioritizing protein intake over caloric intake to prevent LBM loss?

Meaning… obviously calories are the most important BUT if I am finding on a particular day I am too low on protein would you advise getting to my protein requirement even if it means going over my caloric budget for the day? Or would I be better off hitting my calorie goal and trying to “be better” about protein goals the following day/in the future.

hopefully question makes sense.

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sacrificing-caloric-goals-to-hit-protein/10791/2 "2021-05-11T15:48:41Z")

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I would not increase Calories just to hit protein, no. Hitting the Calorie goal is more important.