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so confused about nutrition and macros

mistressmozart
mistressmozart Posts: 44 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So I've just started bodybuilding and I'm really confused about macros and nutrition.

i went to IIFYM and got one calcuation but the fat seems way high:

1638 calories
protein 165g
fat 83g
carbs 62g

I struggle to get the fat.

I went to this calculator (saw it on another post) http://jenheward.com/macro-calculator/

and got these results:

1642 calories
protein 187g
fat 63g
carbs 85g

This one seems more doable because the fat is lower and the protein is higher.

I currently weigh 94kg (207lbs), 175cm tall (5'9")

my goals are fat loss and building muscle. I am training 3 times a week, and at least 10 minutes of cardio a day (that's minimum)

I am eating 6 small meals a day. I feel good, don't feel hungry or anything, but I want to make sure I am doing this correctly! I want to make sure I'm getting the proper nutrition for fat loss and building muscles.

does anyone have any advice? thanks!!

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  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Actually the carbs AND protein are each twice what you need. Set macros 15c/20p/65f.
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