How the *kitten* do I get all the protein I need for the day?

Bageridoft

Hello!

I have counted calories for a few weeks, and have lost about 11 lbs, but now recently I have started watching my macros(I don't track them, I just watch them change based on what I eat during the day). I don't follow a certain diet, I basically eat whatever fits my calorie goal(However I do not eat fast food and crap like that...).

I'm cutting atm, so my daily calorie goal is 1350 calories. My "macro-percentages" are set to (50% Protein/30 Fat/20 Carbs). It seems I would have to eat only pure protein to even come close... What am I doing wrong?

(Sorry for the messy layout, Im kinda in a hurry...)

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Eat more calories. Aim for less protein.


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

WBB55

I can personally only get above 80 or so grams per day if I take a protein powder as a supplement. But that's me.

Cranquistador

That is not enough calories for you.

Fentyman

whey protein.

skullshank

19yo male eating 1350?

bro, do you even nourish?

BombshellPhoenix

19yo male eating 1350?

bro, do you even nourish?

My thoughts exactly!

dbmata

but it's a cut, I have to eat like a teen girl!

geeez.

3dogsrunning

That is not enough calories for you.

This. And why that macro breakdown? Especially if you are not following a particular diet plan. With that breakdown, yes, you basically will be eating pure protein and lower carb veggies. Maybe some additional fat.

czechwolf52

You need to readjust your macro levels. You're on an very high protein, but low carb and fat diet and it's just not feasible at that calorie level. It looks like you're trying to get 169 g of protein, 45 g of fat, and 68 g of carbs a day. Lower your protein macro and increase carbs and fat a bit to make your diet doable. You also need to eat more, even though you're on a cut you need more than 1350 calories a day since you're a 19 year old male.

Robotponysaurus

I have a lot of trouble getting in protein too. I usually only get like 40-50, but I'm a vegan with a tiny sleeved stomach, so what's your excuse?

BombshellPhoenix

Eat more calories. Aim for less protein.


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

^this also.

You don't have that much to lose and you're a guy!

I lost my weight on 1900 average as a 5'3.5" female. Keep your muscles and take it slow.

Jacwhite22

Hello!

I have counted calories for a few weeks, and have lost about 11 lbs, but now recently I have started watching my macros(I don't track them, I just watch them change based on what I eat during the day). I don't follow a certain diet, I basically eat whatever fits my calorie goal(However I do not eat fast food and crap like that...).

I'm cutting atm, so my daily calorie goal is 1350 calories. My "macro-percentages" are set to (50% Protein/30 Fat/20 Carbs). It seems I would have to eat only pure protein to even come close... What am I doing wrong?

(Sorry for the messy layout, Im kinda in a hurry...)

You're a 19 year old male. You need to eat way more than 1350 calories. Target 150+ g protein / day

JTick

Strong first topic title.

Why are you set at 50% protein? That's a lot. Also, eat more calories.

Galatea_Stone

You need to readjust your macro levels. You're on an very high protein, but low carb and fat diet and it's just not feasible at that calorie level. It looks like you're trying to get 169 g of protein, 45 g of fat, and 68 g of carbs a day. Lower your protein macro and increase carbs and fat a bit to make your diet doable. You also need to eat more, even though you're on a cut you need more than 1350 calories a day since you're a 19 year old male.

Only partly agree with this. Keep your protein macro at 169. Up your fat macro to 70. Get the remainder of your calories in carbs, but for the love of Pete and all things good, please eat more. I'd suggest aiming for 2000 calories at the very least and lift like a beast. You're cutting, so do it right. I will say I am pulling the 2000 calorie number out of my butt because I don't know enough about your stats to be more accurate.

How much do you weigh? What's your height? Do you have a food scale and are you weighing your foods? How much and how often are you lifting?

lisalsd1

My maintenance calories are around 1500+ cals a day (I'm a 34 year old female). I agree that you probably need to eat more calories than 1350.

I have my macros set closer to 40% protein. I eat back most of my exercise cals (which also requires eating extra protein). I eat over 100 grams of protein/day.

Eat meat, whey protein, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, beans, nuts, seeds, peas, tofu...

WalkingAlong

I don't understand how eating 50% of your calories from protein equates to 'eating almost pure protein'.

Deipneus

Everyone knows 1,200 calories is not enough. Except MFP which continues to recommend it based on certain inputs and The Mayo Clinic, which publishes suggested 1,200 calorie-per-day meal plans. I eat more than twice that now but I lost weight on 1,200 calories per day. It's difficult but not fatal, and no, it won't cause muscles to atrophy.

acollis1

I do agree your calories are set low BUT that diesn't help you.... high protein snacks.. I just got done eating hard boiled egg whites and a cheese stick as a snack! Things like egg whites, peanut butter, nuts, I've been known to use some grilled chicken as a snack, ham slices rolled around cheese, greek yogurt.
Search the forums for High Protein snacks, I'm sure there's a few threads on that. But I am pretty sure (from experience) 50% macros for protein is hard to hit unless you use some sort of supplement like whey powders or protein bars, they just come with lots of calories attached sometimes so read your labels and keep them "clean" Quest bars are yummy (chocolate chip cookie dough)

3dogsrunning

I don't understand how eating 50% of your calories from protein equates to 'eating almost pure protein'.

I know I used the phrase too but I agree it is a bit of an exaggeration. My point was at his level with those macros, pretty much every meal and snack has to be protein focused. It's a lot of protein for that intake.

_lyndseybrooke_

Not enough calories. Protein percentage too high.