No idea how my macros should look. Help!!!

luvsubrooke

I really need some guidance. My macros today are: 35% carbs, 36% fat, and 28% protein. My fats are coming from peanut butter, whey protein, 90% cocoa, and a cup of whole milk for a protein shake in the am. My carbs are coming from brown rice, and vegetables for lunch before my workout. I'm at 2,060 calories at 5'9 1/2 170lbs. I was only eating 1200 calories per day, but I recently started strength training so I upped my calories. I run 4 miles a day and then lift for a half hour, 6 days a week. I have an athletic build but I'm trying to build muscle. I feel like a whale but I'm eating healthy. I'm so confused. What should I change?

Nicklebee93

--Read wrong--- Sorry i thought you were eating 1,200. From what i've read in strength training, eating enough carbs is actually a good thing. And eating enough protein.

I know for me i have 60g for protein and it ups to 75 when i add in workout. I think people have said .8 per pound? So make sure you're getting enough protein.

Why do you think eating 2k calories is a bad thing? What's your normal maintenance at?

luvsubrooke

n1cholee93 wrote: »

--Read wrong--- Sorry i thought you were eating 1,200. From what i've read in strength training, eating enough carbs is actually a good thing. And eating enough protein.

I know for me i have 60g for protein and it ups to 75 when i add in workout. I think people have said .8 per pound? So make sure you're getting enough protein.

Why do you think eating 2k calories is a bad thing? What's your normal maintenance at?

This is the problem: is went from 250lbs to 160lbs eating 800-1200 calories per day. I was misinformed and just got really freaking lucky in not creating some major health issues or completely ruining my metabolism. For the past few months, I've been eating about 1600, and I've slowly worked my way up to 2,000. For my weight and activity level, I'm to eat 2,260 calories. I'm toning up, I think I'm just afraid Bc I've never eaten so much. Ive been taught that the more you eat the more fat you'll have. Breaking out of that mind set is extremely difficult.

jessef593

It all depends on your activity level. If you're looking to gain muscle you'll have to be in a caloric surplus which will result in some fat gains, which then you'll simply have to cut away and then repeat. It's the most effective way to build muscle. Carbs are excellent if you're weight training. They're a main source of energy for the body. I've never tracked my macro percentages other than making sure I hit .8-1g of protein per pound of body weight