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Calculating Macros

1991court

In the past I have liked high protein macros. A few years back I went to a bariatric doctor, where I also spoke to a dietitian. The plan they put me on according to a friend who does body building was equivalent to around 1200 calories a day. I did a plan like this years ago and fell of fast and gained even more.

In speaking to my friend he said 1g for 1lb. So guesstimate for me right now (I don't wanna know how bad it really is) that would be 260g of protein a day.

Googled it, now I'm overwhelmed. Google has given amounts from 46g of protein to 260g of protein and everything in-between.

GW: 165lb to 175lb

Replies

Lietchi

The 1gr per 1lb thing is better when you use your goal weight, not your current weight.
However, my favorite protein calculator is this one, because it takes different factors into account: https://examine.com/guides/protein-intake/#protein-intake-calculator

1991court

Lietchi wrote: »

The 1gr per 1lb thing is better when you use your goal weight, not your current weight.
However, my favorite protein calculator is this one, because it takes different factors into account: https://examine.com/guides/protein-intake/#protein-intake-calculator

Thank you! It says atleast 142g.

AnnPT77

1991court wrote: »

Lietchi wrote: »

The 1gr per 1lb thing is better when you use your goal weight, not your current weight.
However, my favorite protein calculator is this one, because it takes different factors into account: https://examine.com/guides/protein-intake/#protein-intake-calculator

Thank you! It says atleast 142g.

I also like that calculator that @Lietchi linked.

I admit it's been a while since I read the whole protein guide that goes with it. At least back at that time when I did, the guide suggested that someone still quite overweight could reasonably put a lower weight into the calculator, too.

I don't know what weight range you're in, so I don't know if that applies for you or not. We don't need lots of extra protein, though, to maintain our fat mass. It's mainly for maintaining lean tissue.