Macronutrients? Whats good for me?

Bridget28152723

Hello Everyone,
I was wondering what an ideal ratio for macronutrients is for someone who is trying to burn fat and build muscle...
I work out 6 days a week - I love strength training, currently doing "Chalean Extreme" and some extra ab work
I dont want to go really low on carbs because I need the energy for my workouts and kids !
Right now the ratio is.... 45% Carbs, 35% Protein, and 20% Fat ...........
Im looking for people who know a lot about nutrition and fitness or anybody else who wants to answer !
My Bowflex pamplet says to do a 60:20:20 , but thats also on a 1,200 calorie diet ! I think it allows you 200 calories extra if you work out that day ... I think 60% Carbs is a little high
What do you Women who are trying to build muscle have your ratio set to????
Thank you to everyone for your replies !!

karinaes

40% carbs
30% protein
30% fat

karinaes

but the way you have it broken down is pretty good too!
and that is awesome that you are doing strength training .. it burns more fat! and ultimately has you burning more calories throughout the day, unlike cardio.
feel free to add me

i take in anywhere from 1800-2000 calories

karinaes

you ladies are amazing!

Bridget28152723

Thank you! Yeah, I do like lifting so much more than cardio! I have a hard time only doing 1200 calories , (having an overactive thyroid makes me so hungry!) So Ill exercise a lot so I can eat.....I wish I didnt have such a big appetite... And I dont have the money for supplements and diet pills , I know its not necessary but they do help! I get most of my protein from eggs, fish and chicken.

trelm249

This really something to tweak after trying something for few weeks and seeing what works best for you.

Some ranges to work with are:

protein 30% to 40%
Carbs 35% to 50%
Fats 20% to 40%

Clues as to where to tweak will have to do with how fast you recover from exercise and soreness, energy levels, hunger, strength gains and endurance, and of course your progress with measurements/scale/mirror.

karinaes

we are obviously at very different stages in our lives. i'm a full time college student (civil engineering) &
work part time at Curves (where i do strength training the days i work & Zumba!).
I practice yoga,
do the elliptical (use to run, but i have a terribly awful knee due to a fall),
do kickboxing and aerobics which are offered at my school gym and
strength/weight training there as well ... i work out about 5 times a week.

i get most my protein from nuts, beans, chicken (sometimes meat), fish & tons of protein shakes!
eat 5 meals a day (including 2 snacks) and 6 times on the days that i work out (including another protein shake)

best of luck!