[rixatrix]

Kimble, from your own description, you sound like an ectomorph - naturally pretty slim, hard time putting on muscle. I can't tell you how much protein you'll need to eat to gain muscle, but if you ARE an ectomorph, you may need to eat even more.

Also, it seems like you have conflicting goals here - you say you want to build muscle, but also to get down to 110. If you're trying to gain muscle, you shouldn't be worried about going over your calories for the day to meet your protein needs. Likewise, if you focus on losing body fat, you're probably not going to see much gain in muscle. (It's been known to happen, but not something you can bet on.)

Here's my proverb for the day: If you chase two rabbits, you will catch neither.

I say go for maintenance or above. Get your protein in. Focus on building muscle and eating big, healthy, whole meals. As you gain muscle, your body fat % will go down, and you may even find you're leaning out rather effortlessly and like your size at a higher weight.

Um, plus, after starting Alwyn's workouts, you may find yourself RAVENOUSLY hungry. It's happened to all of us - don't scrimp on the protein!