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shruthu_2996
shruthu_2996 Posts: 29 Member
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So, this is very confusing! To lose fat, my macronutrient ratio should be around 35-40% protein. But I weigh only 116 pounds and that is well over a gram per pound of body weight! What should I really do?

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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    I would go by grams vs. % since depending on your intake it will vary. For example, if I go by % my current protein intake would be over 300g which is way overkill for my needs.

    0.8-1g per lb goalweight is plenty.
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
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    sardelsa wrote: »
    I would go by grams vs. % since depending on your intake it will vary. For example, if I go by % my current protein intake would be over 300g which is way overkill for my needs.

    0.8-1g per lb goalweight is plenty.

    This. Percentages mean nothing, as they vary widely depending on weight and intake.

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