TDEE Help

tatecass

I went to IIFYM.com and calculated my TDEE, and I tried manually entering in my calorie goal, but when I did, it gives me a negative number for carbs, which clearly isn't possible. Is anyone willing to help me with his. I have lost nearly 50 pounds doing what I've been doing, but I would like to make sure I'm properly fueling my body and not depriving myself - which I have tried to cut out starchy/high glycemic carbs, but clearly after reading on these forums is NOT the way to go since I have no medical condition preventing me from eating them. I just want some direction. I have read through most of the TDEE forums and it's not addressed where it gives you a negative carb number. It was -144 for carbs and an ungodly amount for protein. I already eat a lot of protein, but couldn't eat what it suggested. Any advice and help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Oh, and my stats are:
SW: 307.5
CW: 260.4
5'2"
31 years old
Female

EvanKeel

I'm a little confused by the negative carb thing. As you point out, that's weird. I can't really comment on that. I'm not sure what specifically you want help with. If you're satisfied with the TDEE that the calculator gave you and just you want advice on a macro breakdown, here's what I use:

150-169-g of protein per day (based on my LBM, lean body mass)
70-88g of fats per day
The rest is whatever, but mostly carbs.

EDIT: that's for a daily goal of 2250 (my TDEE is probably around 2700-2900). It works out to a breakdown of around 35% carbs, 35% fats, and 30% protein.

tatecass

Thank you! Yes, I more or less wanted a macro breakdown and that helps! And if someone could provide an explanation to the negative carb thing on there, but the macro breakdown is the most helpful!