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Adjusting macros... What are your macros at?

TishaGettinFit
TishaGettinFit Posts: 77 Member
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I'm thinking of trying different macros. I've been keto for about 2 months and overall have enjoyed it. I'm now contimplating raising my carbs a bit. My main reason is our vegetable garden has everything coming in now and want to be able to enjoy it and I've been missing fruit. Now I'm considering either 15% carbs (up to 65 g of carbs if I eat all my cals) or 20% carbs( up to 86g of carbs if I eat all my cals). I'm wondering what macros do others have?

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  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    15%C / 25%P / 60%F for me which boils down to 64g carbs, 107g protein and 114g fat at 1710 cal/day. I go over fat sometimes and under protein but rarely over carbs. I like this ratio quite a lot - and more importantly my brain does too.
  • Zenwenner
    Zenwenner Posts: 166 Member
    10% CARB / 65% FAT / 25% PROTEIN
  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
    I'm still trying to figure out how the macros work. So currently in the process of learning and doing! Lol
  • RowdysLady
    RowdysLady Posts: 1,370 Member
    I recently changed mine because I've lost over 30 lbs now. I'm now at 20g carbs, 129g fat 100g protein. Or 5% - 71% - 24%. My calories are at 1641. When I started I was at 2000 calories but as I've lost I've realized I've eaten less. I have too many days where MFP yells at me that I'm not eating enough so over the last few months I've dropped cals to 1641. I'm eating fewer and fewer carbs it seems like too - when I do eat them it's salad with dinner or sugar free junk. I can't seem to get past that yet - I don't crave it but it such a habit.
  • Panda_Poptarts
    Panda_Poptarts Posts: 971 Member
    I recommend net for keto. You can often eat up to 50g total carbs a day and still be under your 25net if you choose the right veggies.

    I bumped up my carbs recently and am staying closer to 100g total carbs, 140 total being a hard upper limit.
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Mostly I do 10% carbs, 65% F, 25% P.
    And I do count net carbs.
  • ktilton70130
    ktilton70130 Posts: 211 Member
    I did 80g carbs this past week however doing an adjustment for the upcoming week and dropping it no more than 50g ...I'm adjusting because I've been plateauing and I gained 3lbs from vacation.
    I say adjust until you find what works for you
  • Xo_healthylc
    Xo_healthylc Posts: 77 Member
    I do 10% carbs, 70% fat and 20% protein. It keeps me full.
  • LowCarbInScotland
    LowCarbInScotland Posts: 1,027 Member
    I'm happy right now at 35-40 g carbs and 80-90 g each of protein and fat with my carbs coming primarily from lots of veggies.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Zenwenner wrote: »
    10% CARB / 65% FAT / 25% PROTEIN

    This is what mine are set at right now as of Wednesday of this past week. This is the 4th time I've changed my macros in just under 2 years so @TishaGettinFit definitely experiment with your macros to find out what works best for YOU!! :)
  • TishaGettinFit
    TishaGettinFit Posts: 77 Member
    Thanks for all your input everyone I think I may aim for 10-15% carbs, 20% protein and fill the rest in with fat. I know one thing for sure I'll never be going back to low fat eating again.
  • anewlifeat40
    anewlifeat40 Posts: 179 Member
    My macros are set at 1985 calories, 75% fat, 10% carbs, 15% protein. It comes out to 50 g carbs, but I aim for 30 net grams of carbs, which usually comes out to 50 g carbs...

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