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Help in changing my macros

KimmalyS
KimmalyS Posts: 131 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
8 weeks into body recomp...
Currently macros: C: 217 P: 120 F: 51.

How do I go about changing my macros to lean out/lose weight for when I’m ready?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Those macros are a percentage of your current daily intake.

    To lose weight, lower your calories and refigure your percentages.

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,360 Member
    Are you weight stable on the roughly 1800 calories? If not, what has been your weight change over the 8 weeks?

    Personally, I like 0.6-0.8g protein minimum per pound of healthy goal weight (equivalent to 0.8-1g per pound of lean body mass for most people, or close enough), though some people prefer more when strength training; 0.35-0.45g fats per pound of body weight; and boatloads of varied, colorful veggies and fruits for micros and fiber. I use carbs (and occasional alcohol ;) ) as my balancer to hit calorie goal.

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