carbs, fat & protein ratio for runners

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ieva015
ieva015 Posts: 93 Member
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so i'm trying to lose weight. i also want to maintain my muscle, but i have no access to gym or free weights.
i run for at least 33 min a day (usually 35-40) , i'm 5'6" and weight appropriately 51kg. i know it's a healthy range but i feel and look very 'soft' carry most of my weight around my belly and tights :grumble: and want to drop at least to 49kg

what carb, fat and protein ratio would be the best? :smile:
thanks! :flowerforyou:

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  • schlange11b
    schlange11b Posts: 105 Member
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    Personally, I stick to a 40/40/20 carb/protein/fat ratio. Gives me the energy to get some good runs in, while maintaining weight and building lean muscle. I think this would be your best bet as you don't need to lose weight and just want to tone.
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
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    If you run a lot, it doesn't really matter.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    If you run a lot, it doesn't really matter.

    +1
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
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    If you run a lot, it doesn't really matter.

    +1

    I agree also.
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
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    Mmmm I'm tempted to say : focus on carbs :-)

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