Macronutrient goals - what's a good goal?

AmzM29
AmzM29 Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
how do u know what a good goal is for macro nutrients? I set mine for 30% carbs, 20% fat and 50% protein.

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  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Whatever works for you.
  • dhimaan
    dhimaan Posts: 774 Member
    If that works for you go with it.
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    What
    ncboiler89 wrote: »
    Whatever works for you.

    Yes.

    You have a starting point and you can tweak it going forward if needed.

  • AmzM29
    AmzM29 Posts: 3 Member
    Ok thanks all
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    your macros are going to have more of an impact on performance than anything else...beyond that, just take a balanced approach...more specific fitness goals would shift your macros from there. for example, I do a lot of endurance work...i eat a good 50-60% carbs.
  • loulamb7
    loulamb7 Posts: 801 Member
    AmzM29 wrote: »
    how do u know what a good goal is for macro nutrients? I set mine for 30% carbs, 20% fat and 50% protein.

    If that's how you normally eat then continue. But it seems a bit high on protein to me. I set mine based on the formula from iifym, which is based on macro grams by body weight and not percentages.

    .8 to 1 grams of protein per lbs of body weight
    .35 to .45 grams of fat per lbs of body weight
    the reminding calories on carbs.

    Using these guidelines my macros break out to 45% C/25% P/30% F. Your would be different based on your weight and goals.

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