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sent4rmabove23
sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

I changed my macronutrient ratios and now all my past food entries are displayed in red bold letters and it's a sore to my eyes! =P I've changed it to: 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fat. What do you think of my numbers and what are your numbers?

:heart: ,
Alma

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  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Mine are 15% Carbs, 45% protien, 40% fat
  • pattyproulx
    pattyproulx Posts: 603 Member
    I aim for about:

    55-60% Fat
    25-30% Protein
    10-15% Carb

    I don't usually pay too much attention to the macro levels, but it generally falls somewhere in there.

    I'll check every once in a while to see if I'm slipping and try to adjust.

    Ratios don't matter so much as what your nutrient sources are.
  • thetrishwarp
    thetrishwarp Posts: 838 Member
    50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat. Pretty generic.
  • auticus
    auticus Posts: 1,051 Member
    40/30/30. I play sports and run a lot. Bringing my carbs below 40 would shut me down.
  • wendyannie1976
    wendyannie1976 Posts: 205 Member
    65 carbs
    15 fat
    30 protien

    I need carbs for energy and protoen for rebuilding - I work out alot and train for marathon
  • atomdraco
    atomdraco Posts: 1,083 Member
    50% carb (whole grain), 30% protein, 20% fat
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Mine are 30% carbs, 40% protein, and 30% fat.
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    50% - Carbs
    15% - Protein - due to kidney stones
    35% - Fat (Monounsaturated is the majority)

    But...I am transitioning to a raw diet soon in an attempt to eliminate my acne. My numbers will start out as...
    80% - Carbs
    10% - Protein
    10% - Fat
  • winneau
    winneau Posts: 139 Member
    Check out this calculator:

    http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_calculator.htm

    It will give you the breakdowns associated with different approaches :)
  • BabyDuchess
    BabyDuchess Posts: 353 Member
    Hi,

    I changed my macronutrient ratios and now all my past food entries are displayed in red bold letters and it's a sore to my eyes! =P I've changed it to: 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fat. What do you think of my numbers and what are your numbers?

    :heart: ,
    Alma

    I think your numbers are good.......I do 50 carbs/25 protein/25 fat.....
  • pattyproulx
    pattyproulx Posts: 603 Member
    40/30/30. I play sports and run a lot. Bringing my carbs below 40 would shut me down.

    Though it may take some adjustment at first, at even 10-15% carbs I'm able to play many sports competitively (hockey, softball, volleyball, biking).
    Not saying you should drop it below 40, but just wanted to say your body would not shut down :p
  • bentobee
    bentobee Posts: 321 Member
    How do you change your numbers in MFP? I can't find it!
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    Check out this calculator:

    http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_calculator.htm

    It will give you the breakdowns associated with different approaches :)

    Thanks!
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    How do you change your numbers in MFP? I can't find it!

    Click on the "My Home" tab, click on "Goals," click on "Change Goals," and select "Custom."
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    Hi,

    I changed my macronutrient ratios and now all my past food entries are displayed in red bold letters and it's a sore to my eyes! =P I've changed it to: 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fat. What do you think of my numbers and what are your numbers?

    :heart: ,
    Alma

    I think your numbers are good.......I do 50 carbs/25 protein/25 fat.....

    Thanks BabyDuchess
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