What is a good goal for fat, carb and protein ratios?

Abi_bug04

Hello everyone,

I am new to this, and wanted to know what are some realistic and sensible ratios for carbohydrates, protein and fat (in terms of daily percentages)? And why?

I am 215 lbs, and am hoping to lose 60 lbs in under 1 year's time.
I am 23, and 5'6.

Thanks,
Abi

mmapags

More information would be helpful. What exercise are you doing and how frequently?

Chief_Rocka

Ratios are a poor way to set up a diet. Protein intake, for example, should be determined by body mass, not by caloric intake.

Here's a better way: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

WendyTerry420

Best thread that I've seen on this topic:

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

Abi_bug04

More information would be helpful. What exercise are you doing and how frequently?

I am currently working out 3 days a week (20 minutes of running + 20 minutes of strength training for each of those 3 days)

What other information would you need?

Abi_bug04

Ratios are a poor way to set up a diet. Protein intake, for example, should be determined by body mass, not by caloric intake.

Here's a better way: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

This is great! Thanks for the link!

mmapags

The link Fire_Rock posted should help you.

FullOfWin

1g\lb of your lbm in pro and .45g\lb of your lbm in fat every day and fill the rest of your calories how you like (all carbs or more pro and fat)

RetiredAndLovingIt

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