macro ratios a issue at 249lb?

heybales

MrM27 wrote: »

All these 40 40 30 and what not macros that get thrown around are just generic numbers that people like to throw around without really looking at the individual. Grams always, always, always over ratios.

Protein - .6-.87g per lb of bodyweight
Fat - .4-.45g per lb of bodyweight. Honestly though at your weight even .35g is pretty reasonable.
The distribute the rest as desired but don't scrimp on Carbs. The are not the devil.

At your size you could easily eat 2000 calories and lose weight at a good rate. Go to low on calories and you could find yourself having a tough time getting in the proper macros.

Start here with a more reasonable deficit for what you got left to lose.
And since you merely need to eat less than you burn, inform MFP when you do exercise - it's assuming no exercise until you do it.

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RodaRose

jamesbhynes wrote: »

Yea eggs, chicken and greek yougurt were my main big protein sources, but i found more chicken then the others helped me keep withing my calories. But upping my calories may make it a whole lot easier!

For all that is good and holy, eat some pork chops, ham, small steaks, salmon a few times a week.
They are just as fast and easy to cook as chicken and only a few more calories. Make room in your day for those foods by cutting out out a few carbs here and there.

jamesbhynes

I do eat other things ad well but those are my main protein sources... had pork chops earlier the week and shrimp tacos with mango salsa last night, delicious! No worries, I love my food, lol.

jamesbhynes

Thanks to everyone who contributed. You've been a great help.