Meeting Macros???

hanxleigh

hi, i'm trying to lose fat so apparently my bmr is 1300 so im eating 1350 calories (aiming for anyway) and my suggested carbs, protein and fat is 30/40/30 so roughly 100/130/50.
But i can't seem to eat enough protein and i have leftover calories, protein and fat a day but too many carbs, even when i cut out high carb foods?
Should i change my macros or does anyone have any meal ideas or anything???
Thankyou

workhardtogethard

Are you a serious bodybuilder or something? If not, then you can relax on the protein. And 100g of carbs is on the low side. It's perfectly fine to go higher than that. #1 concern is staying in a calorie deficit. Your chances of weight loss success are much higher if you're happy with your food choices.

hanxleigh

Oh okay that sounds easier, should i up my carbs rather than protein?
Thankyou for the reply!

Sarah_Shapes_Up

Protein can help with satiety if you are feeling hungry as those are really low calories. I like adding egg whites to whole eggs, chicken breast, ground turkey, lean beef, protein powder, greek yogurt, etc. I actually have trouble not going over protein. Like Workhardtogethard said, unless you're trying to body build, that much protein is not necessary, and adding a few more carbs will probably help with energy levels and adherence.

hanxleigh

Okay thankyou! x