Macros breakdown

quirk0710
quirk0710 Posts: 20 Member
edited December 19 in Health and Weight Loss
What should my % be of protein, fat, and carbs? I’m trying to lose weight. 40yr old male 200lbs. Trying to get down to 170lbs. Thanks for help.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    MFP macros are fine
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    Macro % is not very good. Protein should be about .7-1g/lb of weight. Fat .35-.6g/lb and the rest should be carbs.
  • Strudders67
    Strudders67 Posts: 989 Member
    Does the above Protein / Fat / Carbs calculation apply to diabetics? This potentially leaves a high portion of the diet as carbs and therefore sugar.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    Strudders67 wrote: »
    Does the above Protein / Fat / Carbs calculation apply to diabetics? This potentially leaves a high portion of the diet as carbs and therefore sugar.

    Diabetics generally want to reduce carbs and increase fats or even proteins. Also, when you do get carbs, prioritize fibrous ones.
  • cogirl123
    cogirl123 Posts: 4 Member
    Macrosinc.net

    There is a calculator there that can help!
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    It doesn't really matter - set them based on your eating preferences or whatever will help set you up for success.

    Most people start with either the MFP recommended macros or a more balanced split of 30/30/40 or 35/35/30 depending on preferences.
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