What are your macros set at? I need help!

Imperfect_Angel

So until yesterday, I didn't pay much attention to my macros as long as I was in a calorie deficit at the end of the day. In fact, I thought the more protein, the better & was always over my 35% protein target! I've been reading on the forums & web and it seems to say more fat is better? Nah, I'm confused! I thought Protein was a god to weight loss? Please make me understand...

I've changed my macros to 40% carbs, 35% protein & 25% fat! Is this right? My main aim is weight loss but all the reading seem to get me confused! I'm seeing people eating at 60% fat! That's scaring me in case I'm doing something wrong. Please help!!

TavistockToad

So until yesterday, I didn't pay much attention to my macros as long as I was in a calorie deficit at the end of the day. In fact, I thought the more protein, the better & was always over my 35% protein target! I've been reading on the forums & web and it seems to say more fat is better? Nah, I'm confused! I thought Protein was a god to weight loss? Please make me understand...

I've changed my macros to 40% carbs, 35% protein & 25% fat! Is this right? My main aim is weight loss but all the reading seem to get me confused! I'm seeing people eating at 60% fat! That's scaring me in case I'm doing something wrong. Please help!!

if you're eating a balanced diet without too large a deficit, doing some regular exercise and losing weight, then you're doing it right... who cares what other people do!?

watto1980

I have been eating 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats. This is working well for me with steady fat loss. I think you need to just find what works for you, like I have tried a high fat, high protein diet but it made me feel like crap.

From what I have read, if you aim for at least 1 gram of protein per pound of LBM, at least 20% of calories being fats and the rest carbs, then you can't go too far wrong. Notice I said 'at least', so if you are eating more protein or fat and it is working for you then you can't argue with results.

Gaelicgirl1983

If you are seeing people with 60% fat intake, they are most likely doing a low carb high fat diet. That's what I'm doing currently as well. Ultimately, you need to find the diet plan that works for you. There is a lot of evidence that carbs aside from veggies spike your blood sugar and lead to weight gain. If you are interested in learning more about the LCHF diet, take a look at reddit.com/keto

It's not for everybody, and it takes a big commitment to eliminate all grains from your diet, but it works well for a lot of people.