Question on changing macros

jkburkhart

Long story short, I’ve lost 90 pounds. I yo yo’d a bit up and down regaining all but 30. About 2 years ago i lost the 60 i regained and have managed to keep it off. I have truly changed my lifestyle and have continued to keep my calorie consumption and activity level at the top of my priority list. I have toyed around with my macros and can successfully maintain at 40% protein, 30 carb and 30 fat. The problem is i find it difficult to prepare meals and snacks with those percentages. I have an “easier” day utilizing 30 protein, 40 carb and 30 fat. It just seems easier for me to plan my day and maintain my calories that way. I have not done the 30/40/30 plan for an extended period of time simply because I’m parinoid that i will gain. But i am truly wondering if 10 percent will even make a difference. I have considered utilizing a company like Macrostax to help me meal plan based on 40/30/30 simply because i plan my day the night before and have to spend a good 20-30 minutes playing with it. I was curious as to others thoughts on the subject. Should i just bite the bullet and try 30/40/30 and quit being so damn worrisome?

ElishaLovely

Hey! I think it's worth a shot! And if you do gain a little more than you're comfortable with, you know how to fix it. It's important to enjoy life as well, and have your lifestyle be maintainable.

quiksylver296

You should be fine. Finding a sustainable diet that you can live with for the long term is the best way to succeed. 30% protein should be plenty. "They" say you should have between 0.8 and 1 gram of protein for every pound of lean body mass. Not your total weight, only your lean body mass. So if you weigh 200 lbs (just pulling a number out of thin air), but your lean body mass is 150 lbs, then your protein goal should be somewhere between 120-150 grams. If that equation lines up with your current 30% protein, you're golden.