Changing macros based on body type

sdavis484

I'm a true Endomorph. Endomorph supposedly don't tolerate carbs well. The sample macro breakdown I found for endos is 25% carb, 40% fat, 35% protein. Do you guys follow that?

kimny72

Somatypes have been debunked, they were actually made up by a psychologist and morphed into a thing.

Having said that, there's nothing wrong with that macro split, so if your intrigued there's no harm in giving it a try. I have no idea what not handling carbs well means, but if that macro split improves your digestion or makes it easier for you to stay in a deficit, that's a good thing.

I do better with 50%ish carbs and would struggle to hit that protein level. Different strokes and all

sardelsa

As mentioned I wouldn't put stock into those body type categories.

I personally don't follow % since my intake is so high it would be way out of line but prefer grams per lb. If you feel great and are making progress stick with it.

sdavis484

Hitting the protein is difficult. I try to get 100g most days which is hard enough.

sardelsa

Lean meats, fish and seafood, lower fat dairy, eggs and egg whites, protein power, beans, legumes

This thread can help

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also/p1

Nony_Mouse

sdavis484 wrote: »

Hitting the protein is difficult. I try to get 100g most days which is hard enough.

100g a day is probably sufficient for you in general terms, though fine to experiment with higher if you want to. I have my macros set to 30C, 35F, 35P on 1500 cals a day (there's a method to my madness with the high protein), so have a look at my diary if you want to see what that looks like for a vegetarian.