IIFYM

teresamwhite

I could use some help figuring out my macros...i went onto IIFYM and did the calculators, and here are the numbers it came up with:

BMR: 1465
TDEE: 1758
TDEE -20%: 1407
(It also said i should stick to 1344 for fat loss)

MACROS:
Carbs -16.8g
Protein -168g
Fat -67.2g
Fiber -34-42g

The carbs seem really low, and still get the needed fiber in. I understand my protein should be fairly high because I'm lifting...

For excercise I am doing Stronglifts 5x5, in my second week.

I am able to keep my calories within range, and am losing roughly .5-1lb per week, or the tape measure is getting incrementally smaller.

I am 5'6" and weigh 168lbs. I list myself as sedentary on all the calculators, including the MFP goal setting. I work on my feet all day and log about 5 miles walking through my kitchen and hospital, but because i do it every day and my heart rate doesn't really get elevated, I don't count it.

(i've been searching through past threads for some assistance, there's just a massive amount of information out there, some good and some bad...It would be nice if we could tag threads into categories for search purposes. i hesitated to post this because i'm sure this question has been asked before...)

Francl27

I like 40% carb 30% fat 30% protein personally.

And you should definitely NOT put yourself as sedentary. 1400 calories is way too little if you're on your feet all day! I'd put yourself at lightly active at least, probably moderately active even. You won't see much progress at all in your weight lifting if you're eating too little.

maizerage66

I like 40% carb 30% fat 30% protein personally.

And you should definitely NOT put yourself as sedentary. 1400 calories is way too little if you're on your feet all day! I'd put yourself at lightly active at least, probably moderately active even. You won't see much progress at all in your weight lifting if you're eating too little.

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I think your fats are a little high, this will help bring more carbs in. Protein is quite high as well. Yes you need protein to preserve as much muscle mass as possible while losing weight but you need way more carbs then that. You should find a setup that works for you. Try 40/30/30 C/F/P and see how well it goes. if you like your progress then keep it there. If you're not losing or it just doesn't seem right, then adjust the numbers until you find something that works for you. Never put yourself as sedentary unless you stay at home and do nothing all day. All that time on your feet and walking is something, lightly active at the least. So yes, you will need more calories for this.

teresamwhite

Thank you for the helpful responses...I've adjusted to 40/30/30 and we will see how that goes...!