Macro combination

CylaMay

What is the best combination of percentage of protein, carbohydrates, and fat for maximum weight loss, while building lean muscle.

NorthCascades

There isn't one. Calorie deficit for weight loss, progressive resistance program for building muscle. If it was as simple as eating more protein everyone would look like they just stepped off the cover of a magazine.

Lillymoo01

CylaMay wrote: »

What is the best combination of percentage of protein, carbohydrates, and fat for maximum weight loss, while building lean muscle.

Nothing wrong with starting with the default ones given by MPF and adjusting to better meet your needs for preferred food choices and satiety levels if needed. There is no ideal, one ratio combination that best suits all.

MichelleMcKeeRN

I am not super strict with it. I feel best when I have a 30something split. 33/33/34 is what I have mine set to. If everything is in the 30s, I am pretty satisfied with my day.

cmriverside

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ask-the-dietitian-whats-the-best-carb-protein-and-fat-breakdown-for-weight-loss/

..and from a trainer who is well respected, a little more detail:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

Sharon_C

Just remember, calories are king. Then I always focus on protein. Carbs and fats I let fall where they may. But I always watch my calories first.