What is your Macros set at?

barbecuesauce

robertw486 wrote: »

I think this thread confused me even more!

Being fairly new to the nutrition thing (beyond the basics) I've seen so much conflicting information that it's mind boggling. While some here have gone in depth for their reasons behind changing macros, others are just tossing out numbers. I have to assume that personal goals (weight loss vs maintenance vs aerobic exercise vs building, etc) are a factor even if we all had a set metabolism.

Could some of the more informed posters give us a reason WHY they changed their macros, or links to things to better inform ourselves?


Also a question for all. When I first installed MFP, my macros changed based on my exercise or lack of. After a couple weeks, it now just stays at the default setting of 50C/30F/20P. Was this due to an update, or is there a setting I screwed up somehow? And in any case, is is appropriate to increase carbs and reduce fat on workout days?

**Disclamer** Newbie input, just seeking advice!

1. I went with 40/30/30 because the standard formula for protein is .8-1 gram/per pound of body weight. For a 129-lb person, this works out to 104 at a minimum. 30% is where I end up with rounding. Fewer than 40% carbs and I think my workouts suffer.
2. Your MFP will default to 50/30/20 every time you change your goals. So if you decide you want to lose 1 pound a week instead of 2, you will have to go back in and manually reset your diary settings.

NJGamerChick

I changed my macros because I was insulin resistant and needed a very high protein diet. I also am all for preserving muscle during weight loss, so for me there is a two-fold reason. It's a slower method, but so far I'm liking the results. I look like I've lost much more weight than I have.

Traveler120

robertw486 wrote: »

I think this thread confused me even more!

Being fairly new to the nutrition thing (beyond the basics) I've seen so much conflicting information that it's mind boggling. While some here have gone in depth for their reasons behind changing macros, others are just tossing out numbers. I have to assume that personal goals (weight loss vs maintenance vs aerobic exercise vs building, etc) are a factor even if we all had a set metabolism.

Could some of the more informed posters give us a reason WHY they changed their macros, or links to things to better inform ourselves? **Disclamer** Newbie input, just seeking advice!

75-80% carbs
15-20% protein
5-10% fat

Why? I changed to a plant-based diet 2 mths ago to lower my cholesterol. Staples are potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, quinoa, beans, lentils, fruits and veggies, some nuts and seeds. I avoid added oils.

Weight loss has been easier and faster now than in the beginning(4 lbs/mth in the first 4 mths versus 5 lbs/mth in last 2 mths and now I'm down to 126). Maybe because my high energy foods are making it easier to exercise harder and longer than before, thus increasing my deficit. Maybe I'm staying full for longer due to my high fiber diet and therefore overestimating intake (eating less than I think I am) which would also increase deficit. Probably a combination of the two.

robertw486

Thanks for all the more in depth answers everyone. I do understand it's not a "one size fits all" thing, but the huge variations being posted without any explanations had me a bit confused. I am slowly figuring out what makes me feel best, and wanted to know why others made their changes.