We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Nutrition Intake! Any tips?

kokevendingmachine
kokevendingmachine Posts: 43 Member
edited February 12 in Food and Nutrition
So, obviously I am doing something majorly wrong with my diet. It's almost been a year now and I still haven't reached a BF% level that I want (BF% enough to show 'em 6 pack, or look leaner, not thin :) )

I lift weights 3-4 times a week and have HIIT cardio days. I just don't know how to juggle my macros and whatnot. I drink protein shakes and have little amounts of sugar in a day. I don't eat white rice and have whole wheat bread as substitute. I cook my own meals and lightly pan fry meat in olive oil. I don't drink sodas, or any fruit juices, or anything sugar laden at all.

Here are my stats:
22 y/o, F, 5'4", 116lbs., Active lifestyle

This is what it says in the internet:
- you need 1970 Calories/day to maintain your weight, you should take 210 (40%) - 394 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 289 grams, 65% = 341 grams)
- you need 1470 Calories/day to lose 1 lb per week, you should take 157 (40%) - 294 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 216 grams, 65% = 255 grams)
- you need 970 Calories/day to lose 2 lb per week, you should take 130 - 194 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 142 grams, 65% = 168 grams)
- you need 2470 Calories/day to gain 1 lb per week, you should take 263 (40%) - 494 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 362 grams, 65% = 428 grams)
- you need 2970 Calories/day to gain 2 lb per week, you should take 317 (40%) - 594 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 436 grams, 65% = 515 grams)

Too much information in Google is making me confused. What should I do? :)

Replies

This discussion has been closed.

Categories