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Help with setting protein, Fat, and Carb percents

sahbarr
sahbarr Posts: 8 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
I'm getting mixed Information on what the correct percentage I should use to lose 2lbs a week. I'm 5'9 and 235. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    edited May 2016
    Appropriate amount of calories for weight management; appropriate macros for calorie management.
    So - set calories first, then, if something is not right, worry about macros.
  • Lana4639
    Lana4639 Posts: 44 Member
    Different people may have different success rates with macro percentages. For example I use 30%carbs/40%proteins/30%fats and it works well for me. However, when I'm not exercising on my regular schedule I lower my carbs.
  • LaMartian
    LaMartian Posts: 478 Member
    edited May 2016
    Don't use percentages. First, figure out your daily total Calorie goal. Then, use the general guideline of 1g protein/lb of body weight, 0.4g fat/lb of body weight. Then:
    4x # of grams of protein = Calories from protein
    9x # of grams of fat = Calories from fat
    Then fill in the leftover Calories with whatever you want.
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