Macros for low-er carbs?

DaniJeanine

Hi all,

I’m trying to eat low-carb for the first time. I don’t want to do anything extreme, but lower than the classic 50%. Does anyone have any good recommendations for where to set Marcos for a 5’2”, 119 lb woman? I’m looking to lose a few pounds and to get used to a more low-carb lifestyle.

jjpptt2

I don't follow. If you want to eat less than 50%, then set it lower than 50%, right? I must be missing something...

rj0150684

I usually eat at around 30/30/40 protein/carbs/fat. I didn’t change the settings but that seems to just be my normal pattern when I have a good day and I’m not hungry.

toxikon

Your macros can be anything you want.

I'd recommend prioritizing your protein intake then playing with your carb/fat macros until you find something you like best.

Most people should get 0.6 - 1g of protein per pound of body weight, depending on their activity level (more active = more protein). So calculate that first, then fiddle with your fat and carb macros.

I'm pretty sure anything below 150g of carbs per day is considered "low-carb".

Maxxitt

toxikon wrote: »

Your macros can be anything you want.

I'd recommend prioritizing your protein intake then playing with your carb/fat macros until you find something you like best.

Most people should get 0.6 - 1g of protein per pound of body weight, depending on their activity level (more active = more protein). So calculate that first, then fiddle with your fat and carb macros.

I'm pretty sure anything below 150g of carbs per day is considered "low-carb".

This is what I do.

cqbkaju

40%c 30%p 30%f is the "classic"

0.8 to 1.2 grams of protein (minimum) per pound is my recommendation, depending on body fat levels and training goals.

kellynrwood

I keep my goal set at 20/40/40 carbs/fat/protein. I almost never make this, as my vegetable intake alone on a 1200 calorie diet accounts for about 25% of my total calories. Realistically I can do 30% carbs, which leaves me just enough for vegetables/fruits and one 1/4 of a whole wheat bagel in the morning (sometimes some black beans instead).