Strength training women and macros

Kristen8912
Kristen8912 Posts: 32 Member
edited November 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all. Beginner to strength training here. What ratio of macros do you do?
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    my protein is 0.8 grams per lb of body weight, 0.35 grams of fat for each lb of body weight and the rest carbs..typically works out to appx 120-125 grams of protein, 60 grams of fat and 170 carbs.
  • tracymegan
    tracymegan Posts: 391 Member
    I have mine assigned by a coach. I have been seeing him for 11 weeks. Have lost 27 pounds, 40 inches. I started at 215 and my macros were 190 carb 70 fat and 145 protein. They are currently 175 carb 64 fat and 145 protein. These have been the same for the past 8 weeks.
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Fat 35%, carbs 35%, protein 30%

    It works out to Fat 70g, carbs 150g, protein 140g
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    45% Carbs/30% Protein/25% Fat
  • Hamsibian
    Hamsibian Posts: 1,388 Member
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    In protein. The other macros depend on your preference, just make sure you get enough of both carbs and fat.

  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    Except it didn't say protein.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    indeed! probably should have said 'protein' in my OP :laugh:
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    my protein is 0.8 grams per lb of body weight, 0.35 grams of fat for each lb of body weight and the rest carbs..typically works out to appx 120-125 grams of protein, 60 grams of fat and 170 carbs.

    Yep.
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    Except it didn't say protein.

    We are splitting hairs. We all knew that meant protein.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    Except it didn't say protein.

    We are splitting hairs. We all knew that meant protein.

    I doubt the OP did as she is a self-proclaimed "beginner to strength training."
  • Hamsibian
    Hamsibian Posts: 1,388 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    indeed! probably should have said 'protein' in my OP :laugh:

    No worries I fixed it for you. Got your back :smiley:

  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    Except it didn't say protein.

    We are splitting hairs. We all knew that meant protein.

    I doubt the OP did as she is a self-proclaimed "beginner to strength training."

    My bad.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Hamsibian wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    indeed! probably should have said 'protein' in my OP :laugh:

    No worries I fixed it for you. Got your back :smiley:

    which is more than can be said for some people!

    :flowerforyou:

  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited October 2017
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    Except it didn't say protein.

    We are splitting hairs. We all knew that meant protein.

    I doubt the OP did as she is a self-proclaimed "beginner to strength training."

    My bad.

    Not trying to be bitchy. I apologize. I have a strained muscle in my neck and I didn't get to pull my heavy deads this morning. Not getting my deads on makes me cranky. ;)
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Hamsibian wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    Macros mean nothing if you don't eat enough protein. Protein is calculated first. Whatever is left is carbs and fat.
    The end.

    indeed! probably should have said 'protein' in my OP :laugh:

    No worries I fixed it for you. Got your back :smiley:

    which is more than can be said for some people!

    :flowerforyou:

    Like I said no offence...but for clarity I did note in my post 0.8 grams of protein for bw.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I use .8-1 gram of protein per pound and .4-.6 gram of fat per pound. The remaining is carbs.
  • FatWithFatness
    FatWithFatness Posts: 315 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    I feel like you're just being nitpicky here. If you were going to bust someone's balls, why not @TavistockToad for leaving it off of his post instead of someone who simply agreed with him? In which case I guess I could understand since OP said she's a noob.

    OP, you might consider giving this article a read:

    http://www.barbellmedicine.com/584-2/
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    I feel like you're just being nitpicky here. If you were going to bust someone's balls, why not @TavistockToad for leaving it off of his post instead of someone who simply agreed with him? In which case I guess I could understand since OP said she's a noob.

    OP, you might consider giving this article a read:

    http://www.barbellmedicine.com/584-2/

    because it was agreed with...until such time I didn't feel the need to point it out as I clarified in my post as to what the 0.8 grams was for...
  • FatWithFatness
    FatWithFatness Posts: 315 Member
    edited October 2017
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    I feel like you're just being nitpicky here. If you were going to bust someone's balls, why not @TavistockToad for leaving it off of his post instead of someone who simply agreed with him? In which case I guess I could understand since OP said she's a noob.

    OP, you might consider giving this article a read:

    http://www.barbellmedicine.com/584-2/

    because it was agreed with...until such time I didn't feel the need to point it out as I clarified in my post as to what the 0.8 grams was for...

    tenor.gif
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I thought it was .8-1.0g per lb of LEAN body weight or .6-.8g per lb of TOTAL body weight. Another place I saw per kg of bodyweight, which changes everything by more than half. No wonder people are confused.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    I feel like you're just being nitpicky here. If you were going to bust someone's balls, why not @TavistockToad for leaving it off of his post instead of someone who simply agreed with him? In which case I guess I could understand since OP said she's a noob.

    OP, you might consider giving this article a read:

    http://www.barbellmedicine.com/584-2/

    because it was agreed with...until such time I didn't feel the need to point it out as I clarified in my post as to what the 0.8 grams was for...

    tenor.gif

    now who is being nit picky????

    but I can be more nit picky...that link is a blog not an article. ARticle suggests it's in a magazine or study which it is not.

    and it put me to sleep and I've been lifting for years...imagine a newbie lifter getting inudated with all that...holy and it told me to eat 150 grams of protein a day...*smh*
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    Hi all. Beginner to strength training here. What ratio of macros do you do?

    I opted for a minimum of 0.8g*[weight in lb at BMI of 25] --> 96 g for me
  • juliewatkin
    juliewatkin Posts: 764 Member
    I just eat clean and healthy food cause I'm to lazy to think about macros.

    This. Sometimes I think the rest is splitting a lot of hairs that are unnecessary unless you are competitive elite or, perhaps, trying to cut weight. FWIW, I've been competing almost 10 years. Eating like crap will affect performance but if you eat a well rounded diet you should be good to go.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    ritzvin wrote: »
    Hi all. Beginner to strength training here. What ratio of macros do you do?

    I opted for a minimum of 0.8g*[weight in lb at BMI of 25] --> 96 g for me

    what macro is this? protein I am assume based on previous knowledge but just clarifying.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    ritzvin wrote: »
    Hi all. Beginner to strength training here. What ratio of macros do you do?

    I opted for a minimum of 0.8g*[weight in lb at BMI of 25] --> 96 g for me

    what macro is this? protein I am assume based on previous knowledge but just clarifying.

    oops. yes- protein.
  • FatWithFatness
    FatWithFatness Posts: 315 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    0.8 - 1g per pound of bodyweight.

    This

    no offence but you both get that this means nothing in relation to the question right?

    I feel like you're just being nitpicky here. If you were going to bust someone's balls, why not @TavistockToad for leaving it off of his post instead of someone who simply agreed with him? In which case I guess I could understand since OP said she's a noob.

    OP, you might consider giving this article a read:

    http://www.barbellmedicine.com/584-2/

    because it was agreed with...until such time I didn't feel the need to point it out as I clarified in my post as to what the 0.8 grams was for...

    tenor.gif

    now who is being nit picky????

    but I can be more nit picky...that link is a blog not an article. ARticle suggests it's in a magazine or study which it is not.

    and it put me to sleep and I've been lifting for years...imagine a newbie lifter getting inudated with all that...holy and it told me to eat 150 grams of protein a day...*smh*

    article
    [ahr-ti-kuh l]
    noun
    1.
    a written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.

    publication
    [puhb-li-key-shuh n]
    noun
    1.
    the act of publishing a book, periodical, map, piece of music, engraving, or the like.
    2.
    the act of bringing before the public; announcement.
    3.
    the state or fact of being published.
    4.
    something that is published, especially a periodical.

    So... that being said a blog is a publication and that makes it an article as far as I'm concerned. Regarding the 150g of protein... Jordan Feigenbaum is a Medical Doctor that specializes in power lifting and nutrition and holds one of the top 20 raw totals of all time, I think he might now a little bit about what he talks about. It's not like it's some dude posting broscience on his wordpress page from his mom's basement.

    Education & Credentials
    • Eastern Virginia Medical School- Doctor of Medicine (2016)
    • Saint Louis University School of Medicine- Master’s of Anatomy and Physiology (2012)
    • Truman State University-Bachelor of Science in Biology (2008)
    • Starting Strength- Starting Strength Coach and Seminar Staff Member (2012-Present)
    • National Strength and Conditioning Association- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008- Present)
    • United States of America Weightlifting- Club Coach (2009-Present)
    • American College of Sports Medicine- Health and Fitness Specialist (2008-Present)
    • CrossFit- Level 1 Instructor (2009-Present)
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