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Lukazetta

30% protein
30% fat
40% carbs

Is this right for everyone? The reason I ask is it is telling me I need 127g of protein a day which is next to impossible. Perhaps I just needed to increase my calories and leave the macros alone?

That's how I have mine set up. IMO, that works well while you're cutting BF (15-25% under TDEE), however, the food you choose to eat at your calorie range are just as important.

kimstwin

Thanks for the great post.

AirCircleI

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Jenjaz1910

Ok I "think" I have figured it out but can Dan or somebody check I have comprehended it all correctly

I am 32 years old, 5ft 3 and weigh 150lbs at present. My BF% was 34.9% last Monday (will not be checking it again till beginning of next week) Katch-MaCardle gave me a BMR of 1332 the TDEE that was given from the fit2fatradio website was 2051 (moderate) I work out 6-7 days a week for at least half an hour to an hour (doing 30 day shred, Zumba & some strength with weights) normally do half hour 1 day and then an hour the next (am doing 30 Day Shred every day for half hour)

Dan has said

"visit http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/
Do the Military Body Fat Calc first, then the BMR tool.
The Military BF calc is accurate up to about 2%.
The BMR tool will give EXACT calories to eat on a daily basis.
This number is static and I only recommend eating back so your NET is at least 200 above BMR.
Add 20% to suggested calories to know your TDEE.
Use the Katch McGardle BMR number to know your BMR.
Never eat at or below BMR.
For Fat loss plans set up macros at 30% Protein/Fat.
This % is only because MFP wont allow single %."

So if I take my KM BMR 1332 and add 20% to get my TDEE that makes 1598, yet on the fat2fitradio website it 2051, I also read that I can or should minus 15% -20% and aim to eat that to lose weight? (Can't find where it was now) if that is so 2051-15% = 1743 or 2051 - 20% = 1640

Do I change my base calories on MFP as 1332 and then eat back all my exercise calories? I average betwwen 220 and 440 a day?!?!? I am a bit confused HELP!!!! Lol

Jen x

Edit: I want to reduce my weight, all over body measurements AND get my BF% down to about 22%

imustbegood

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JessLLoser

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ImRadical4Jesus

I am little confused as well..I have read so much my brain is numb lol So any help would be great!
I have been told of two places to get my BMR so not sure which to use. Dan recommends the McArdle formula, but comparing the two sites the Benedict formula and the one from Fitnessfrog as very close. Which do I use?????? I do not want to starve my body I want to burn fat and loose the weight, but tone at the same time. I've lost 5 pounds but at a stand still now.

On fat2fitradio
my BMR is 1224 Katch-McArdle Forumla
TDEE is 1468.8 (at 20% more than my BMR)
So Carbs would be 40% of BMR = 489?...wow is this right?
Fat and Protein at 30% BMR=367? Really?

Harris-Benedict Formula says 1540
TDEE is 1848
so carbs= 616 <----double wow!
fat and protein=462

On another site Fitnessfrog,
my BMR is 1534
And says my TDEE is 2378
So my carbs would be set at 613 ? 40% of BMR
fat and protein at 460? at 30% of BMR

MFP says totally different so I'm confused o-O Which one do I use?

I'm 47
185 pounds
want to loose 55 pounds
5' 4
BF 53%
Moderate activities- light weights 3 days a week, walking or stationary bike other days (plus WII & Xbox360 Dancing and bowling with the kids bout 3 times a week lol)

I'd like to set up my own goals, but sure don't want to put in wrong info. I want to burn off the fat!

Can anyone help me figure this out plz?!!!! Thank you!

xtravisfx

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Taffyali

Thank you Dan - you contribute so much to this website!

I was a bit surprised at my body fat percentage using The Military Body Fat Calculator - 31.2%! Other website have always calculated similarly to Katch-McArdle where I am give the figure 26.4% - much more agreeable ;-)

Just a quick question if you don't mind:

I'm an office worker so fairly sedentary through the day. I walk 3-4 times per week - 45 minutes at a brisk pace. "How Many Calories Should I Eat?" gives me 1630 for sedentary (little or no exercise, desk job) and 1867 for lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 day/wk). Which box do you think I tick?

Just a bit about me: I lost 26lbs Jan 11 - Oct 11 before hitting the proverbial brick wall! I found MFP in February I have successfully lost a further 5.5lbs over the past 7 weeks by eating 1350 cals plus exercise cals but for optimum health I would like to eat and exercise a bit more.

Thanks :-)

StarryEyed500

....
So Carbs would be 40% of BMR = 489?...wow is this right?
Fat and Protein at 30% BMR=367? Really?
...
so carbs= 616 <----double wow!
fat and protein=462
...
So my carbs would be set at 613 ? 40% of BMR
fat and protein at 460? at 30% of BMR
...

Carbs and protein = 4 calories per gram. Fat =9 calories per gram.
So, for the first lot - Carbs = 122g, fat = 41g, protein = 92g

ImRadical4Jesus

....
So Carbs would be 40% of BMR = 489?...wow is this right?
Fat and Protein at 30% BMR=367? Really?
...
so carbs= 616 <----double wow!
fat and protein=462
...
So my carbs would be set at 613 ? 40% of BMR
fat and protein at 460? at 30% of BMR
...

Carbs and protein = 4 calories per gram. Fat =9 calories per gram.
So, for the first lot - Carbs = 122g, fat = 41g, protein = 92g

OK thank you so much. I set my "Net calories consumed at 1224. and carbs at 122, fat at 41 and protein at 92. I will eat back the earned calories. Again thank you!

m4nd479

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Helloitsdan

I am little confused as well..I have read so much my brain is numb lol So any help would be great!
I have been told of two places to get my BMR so not sure which to use. Dan recommends the McArdle formula, but comparing the two sites the Benedict formula and the one from Fitnessfrog as very close. Which do I use?????? I do not want to starve my body I want to burn fat and loose the weight, but tone at the same time. I've lost 5 pounds but at a stand still now.

On fat2fitradio
my BMR is 1224 Katch-McArdle Forumla
TDEE is 1468.8 (at 20% more than my BMR)
So Carbs would be 40% of BMR = 489?...wow is this right?
Fat and Protein at 30% BMR=367? Really?

Harris-Benedict Formula says 1540
TDEE is 1848
so carbs= 616 <----double wow!
fat and protein=462

On another site Fitnessfrog,
my BMR is 1534
And says my TDEE is 2378
So my carbs would be set at 613 ? 40% of BMR
fat and protein at 460? at 30% of BMR

MFP says totally different so I'm confused o-O Which one do I use?

I'm 47
185 pounds
want to loose 55 pounds
5' 4
BF 53%
Moderate activities- light weights 3 days a week, walking or stationary bike other days (plus WII & Xbox360 Dancing and bowling with the kids bout 3 times a week lol)

I'd like to set up my own goals, but sure don't want to put in wrong info. I want to burn off the fat!

Can anyone help me figure this out plz?!!!! Thank you!

Wow you are really confusing yourself on this.
Slow down.
Relax.

Figure out what calories youll be eating a day.
Its between TDEE and BMR.
Set MFP to Protein 30% and Fat 30%.
Go for 90% whole foods and 10% junk and youll do just fine!
MFP will track the Grams of macronutrients you eat.
Some foods are calorie dense and some are not.
So the numbers that you are trying to understand are not correct.

Set it up then take a day at a time.

Preset your diary the night before so you can see where your macros hit then edit things out and add things in so youll have a perfect or near perfect day.
If i'm prelogging my diary for the next day and i'm over in carbs, I may drop a carb and add a fat or protein in.
Personally i'm from the school that thinks Fats are better for you than Carbs on a rest day.
So Tuesdays and Thursdays youll probably see my Fats in the red while my carbs are under.
Monday, Weds and Friday youll see my carbs are way in the red because those are the days I lift.

Youll get the hang of it!
Just keep in mind that stress will set you back so relax!
=D

timadotcom

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Helloitsdan

So if I take my KM BMR 1332 and add 20% to get my TDEE that makes 1598, yet on the fat2fitradio website it 2051, I also read that I can or should minus 15% -20% and aim to eat that to lose weight? (Can't find where it was now) if that is so 2051-15% = 1743 or 2051 - 20% = 1640

TDEE is found by taking the EXACT number given depending on your activity factor and adding 20%.
So if you work out 3-5 times a week and the number is 1800, you take 1800x1.20=2160
Youll be eating the 1800 daily but knowing that if you start eating above 2100 daily youll gain weight.

Do I change my base calories on MFP as 1332 and then eat back all my exercise calories? I average betwwen 220 and 440 a day?!?!? I am a bit confused HELP!!!! Lol

Jen x

Edit: I want to reduce my weight, all over body measurements AND get my BF% down to about 22%

Set MFP to the EXACT number given by F2F under activity.
Eat back any calories to get Net 200cals above BMR.

Sarauk2sf

EDIT: deleted my post as I noticed Dan had responded so did not want to confuse further.

rmk20togo

Set MFP to the EXACT number given by F2F under activity.
Eat back any calories to get Net 200cals above BMR.

Just did this and MFP didn't like it. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tells me I will gain .8# per week. We'll see in a month MFP.

Armygirl67

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MadusaCait

bump and thanks dan!

jenny234

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ladyraven68

Set MFP to the EXACT number given by F2F under activity.
Eat back any calories to get Net 200cals above BMR.

Just did this and MFP didn't like it. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tells me I will gain .8# per week. We'll see in a month MFP.

Don't worry about it - It tells me I am going to lose 0.2lb per week.

I don't

leannems

This forum is very helpful, and I was easily able to calculate my numbers thanks to the clear explanation. But I guess the question that isn't answered, and maybe there is no answer is:

If I'm not supposed to eat below my BMR, why is MFP's goal set at close to 500 calories less?

(and that's on no work-out days; I have a hard time setting TDEE because some weeks I'm moderately active, and other sedentary - have a desk job where I don't move - only activity comes from gym - if I don't go to the gym, TDEE is lower).

I am losing following MFP's goal, but likely not as fast as I probably could sustain given my weight. Is it because I'm eating under BMR?

If the answer is just that MFP is wrong - I can handle that. I guess all I can do is try it this way and see if I still lose, right?

Sarauk2sf

This forum is very helpful, and I was easily able to calculate my numbers thanks to the clear explanation. But I guess the question that isn't answered, and maybe there is no answer is:

If I'm not supposed to eat below my BMR, why is MFP's goal set at close to 500 calories less?

(and that's on no work-out days; I have a hard time setting TDEE because some weeks I'm moderately active, and other sedentary - have a desk job where I don't move - only activity comes from gym - if I don't go to the gym, TDEE is lower).

I am losing following MFP's goal, but likely not as fast as I probably could sustain given my weight. Is it because I'm eating under BMR?

If the answer is just that MFP is wrong - I can handle that. I guess all I can do is try it this way and see if I still lose, right?

MFP only gives a threshold of 1200 - otherwise, it is just math. Depending on what you set you weight loss at - it just deducts that from your 'baseline'.

cvanbeek

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krockwell

Oh man... I am SO utterly confused, and overwhelmed!!

Anyone care to help me out with this?

Age: 26
Heigh 5'10
CW: 238.8
BF% according to the site 47.4%

I'm a stay at home mom, but sit a LOT.

Work out 1/2 hr most days (5/7) running usually 5mph for 15 minutes, 3.5mph for the other 15. No weights, no anything else.

Anyone care to punch the numbers for me? I'm so confused at what I SHOULD be eating/not eating!

RachelGraceReed83

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Helloitsdan

Oh man... I am SO utterly confused, and overwhelmed!!

Anyone care to help me out with this?

Age: 26
Heigh 5'10
CW: 238.8
BF% according to the site 47.4%

I'm a stay at home mom, but sit a LOT.

Work out 1/2 hr most days (5/7) running usually 5mph for 15 minutes, 3.5mph for the other 15. No weights, no anything else.

Anyone care to punch the numbers for me? I'm so confused at what I SHOULD be eating/not eating!

At least 1700 daily.

Ill type it out again.
military body fat calf first.
take that info to the BMR tool.
use the match mcgartle number as your BMR.
NEVER eat below this number.

At the bottom of the page is a list of activity settings from sedentary to very active.
You would want to use the light activity factor.
eat exactly what that number is daily.
if you work out and log your activity be sure to eat back if the net is below BMR.
this is a simple concept unless you start overthinking things.

A quick example:
My BMR is close to 1600.
I'm moderately active and F2F is giving me 2000 calories to eat daily.
so if I eat this number I should lose weight.
if I go for an hour HIIT routine and burn 600 calories that puts my NET at 1400.
this isbelow my BMR.
I now have to eat AT LEAST 200 calories to first get to BMR.
But with the knowledge that eating at BMR is still not enough to fuelmy activities I should still eat a little more.

presetting diaries the day before a training day is a surefire way to make sure you eat the proper amount of food the next day.
if you look at today's diary you'll see its front loaded for a huge breakfast 1300 and a big lunch.
I know that my lifting routine uses about 200 calories so ive accounted for that and will eat up to 3k today to stimulate lean mass growth.

To keep it simple.
Always eat above BMR and try to get the calories goal daily.

AmberCHM

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kazzamcamille

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sparklefly74

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