Help with macros

abundantlyme

Hi everyone! I'm new here and really want to set myself up for success.
I'm trying to figure out what percentage of my daily food intake should be from carbs, proteins, and fats. How do you even determine this? I've used a bunch of different calculators online, all with varying results.

I'm a 43 year old woman with insulin resistance. I've always read that carbs should be very low in order for me to lose weight - as in, 20g or less. But right now my MFP calculator has me at over 200g/day for carbs. I just want to know - what's your best advice for setting the right macros for yourself? Is it just a matter of trying things out until you figure out what works for you? I don't want to waste another DAY doing something that doesn't net some results, though I know this takes patience...any help appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

StaciMarie1974

I don't have a real answer for you, other than trial and error.

20g seems very low for carbs, unless you are working with a dietician such as for medical reasons to adjust your diet/nutrition. Perhaps go with something middle of the road. If 200g seems high, aim for 100g. Give it 4-6 weeks, see how you feel and how you're progressing.

And keep in mind that accuracy & honesty are going to be the keys to your success. Logging everything, every day. Using a food scale for solids. Accounting for beverages, condiments, cooking oils, etc.

getupforchange

I suffer from the same thing and I try to stick to foods with less than 3g sugar per 100g. I haven't set a total limit for the day, but simply try to stay as low as I can on fast carbs. I ignore the carb % set by MFP and simply try to keep it as low as I can at least on rest days. I'm sure there are other ways to determine what to do, but that's what my doctor advised me to do.

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