# Methods to Determine Lean Body Mass (LBM):

1. **Estimate Based on "Ideal" Weight (Simplest)**: 
    - **How**: Use your estimated "skinny" or "ideal" weight as a proxy for LBM. You already

This is less accurate, as it doesn’t account for individual muscle mass or body composition. But, it works.

[Protein intake guide](https://wiki.danicus.net/books/keto/page/electrolytes-micronutrients-intake-ketogenic-diet "Ketogenic Diet Protein Intake by Lean Body Mass")