How do I figure this out??

turtledove773

UGG I hate Math!

So I am trying to figure out what I need to put into to Scooby to figure out my calorie intake..

So if I want to figure out the Macro nutrient Ratios for the following, WHAT do I need to do?

I am 40, 5'6 and weigh 157lbs.

Protein: 1.5 grams per pound of body weight
Fats: 0.5 grams per pound
Carbs: 1.5 grams per pound

writergeek313

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

Francl27

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

This. Typically 40% carb 40% fat 40%protein works well.

turtledove773

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

This. Typically 40% carb 40% fat 40%protein works well.

I am basing my figures on Jim Stoppani’s Six-Week Shortcut To Shred, whose first phase is:

Protein: 1.5 grams per pound of body weight
Fats: 0.5 grams per pound
Carbs: 1.5 grams per pound

I need to figure out the percentage to plug into scooby but have no clue how to figure it out..

BarbieAS

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

This. Typically 40% carb 40% fat 40%protein works well.

I am basing my figures on Jim Stoppani’s Six-Week Shortcut To Shred, whose first phase is:

Protein: 1.5 grams per pound of body weight
Fats: 0.5 grams per pound
Carbs: 1.5 grams per pound

I need to figure out the percentage to plug into scooby but have no clue how to figure it out..

I agree with the first poster regarding protein goal, but if you're dead set on these ratios, then your goals would be as follows:

1.5g of protein per pound of body weight = 236g/protein (rounded) = 944 calories from protein
^^ for carbs.
0.5g of fat per pound = 79g/fat (rounded) = 711 calories from fat.

944 + 944 + 711 = 2599 (let's call it 2600) total calories per day.

944/2600 = 36% calories each from protein and carbs
711/2600 = 27% calories from fat

36 + 36 + 27 = 99. Work out the rounding however works best for you.

**Disclaimer - I only performed a math calculation, I do not necessarily endorse this eating plan, lol.

Pamela_in_Progress

Multiply all those numbers by your body weight.
157 x 1.5 = 235
Maybe it's just me, but that seems like an excessive amount of protein.

SueInAz

I agree with the first poster regarding protein goal, but if you're dead set on these ratios, then your goals would be as follows:

1.5g of protein per pound of body weight = 236g/protein (rounded) = 944 calories from protein
^^ for carbs.
0.5g of fat per pound = 79g/fat (rounded) = 711 calories from fat.

944 + 944 + 711 = 2599 (let's call it 2600) total calories per day.

944/2600 = 36% calories each from protein and carbs
711/2600 = 27% calories from fat

36 + 36 + 27 = 99. Work out the rounding however works best for you.

**Disclaimer - I only performed a math calculation, I do not necessarily endorse this eating plan, lol.

And 2600 calories per day seems like a lot for a 5'7" 40 year old woman unless you're burning a an extreme amount of exercise calories.

turtledove773

The plan can be found here..

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jim-stoppani-six-week-shortcut-to-shred-nutrition-overview.html

branflakes1980

Seems others are being very helpful, so I will just say that if your avatar picture is really you, you look fantastic for 40 years old :drinker:

Carry on!

turtledove773

Seems others are being very helpful, so I will just say that if your avatar picture is really you, you look fantastic for 40 years old :drinker:

Carry on!

It is and thank you! That made my day!

BarbieAS

The plan can be found here..

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jim-stoppani-six-week-shortcut-to-shred-nutrition-overview.html

Rock on, whatever works best for you.

You're welcome for the help on the math, by the way.

LTKeegan

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

This. Typically 40% carb 40% fat 40%protein works well.

This doesn't add up to 100%.......

denise032

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

^ This. You need to know your lean body mass # in order to correctly calculate this. If you put your BF% in bodybuilding.com that number will be on your profile. I'll show you mine so you can get a better idea...

CW: 171 lb
BF: 28%
Lean Body Mass: 123 lb
Body Fat: 49 lb

Carbs: 184.5g (123 * 1.5)
Protein: 184.5g (123 * 1.5)
Fat: 61.5g (123 * .5)