Ideal carb, fat and protein percentage too lose weight?

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cazzahi
cazzahi Posts: 59 Member
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What is the ideal carb, fat and protein percentage too lose weight? Mine 55% carb 20% protein 25% fat, average similar each day.

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  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
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    wherever you need it to create a calorie deficit...

    There are certain micronutrients typically contained in fats, protein, and carbs, so USUALLY you need something from all to get adequate micronutrient content from your food without supplements.

    There is no magic ratio though.
  • DrBroPHD
    DrBroPHD Posts: 245 Member
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    I prefer 60/30/30
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
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    I prefer 60/30/30

    you bulking brah?
  • lisa483
    lisa483 Posts: 105 Member
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    40/30/30
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
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    40/30/30
    I find 30/40/30, 40/40/20, 35/35/30 or 30/30/40 to be better...(not really, just showing how easy it is to come up with numbers that look like they make sense).
  • spamantha57
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
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    It really depends on what your needs, goals, and preferences are - so obviously it's a wide & unique range. I started out with higher carbs at 55, then 30 fat & 15 protein. After a couple weeks I decided to up my protein ratio to see if that had any effect (so 45/ 30/ 25) and I had more appetite control.
  • EllenC7
    EllenC7 Posts: 14 Member
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    Really just trial and error find out what works for you. Personally I do better with higher protein than carbs so I'm at 35/40/25 right now but I'll re-evaluate in a month or so.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,070 Member
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    I like 40/30/30 - depends what works for you.
  • heymirth
    heymirth Posts: 448
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    There is a reason they write books called 40/30/30. I have found that a 40/30/30 way of eating (not diet) is the best for appetite suppressant and weight loss
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
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    I prefer 60/30/30

    120% ?
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,017 Member
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    I prefer 60/30/30

    120% ?
    Classic overachiever.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,280 Member
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    It is mostly what works best for you. There is no magic percentage for weight loss.

    Mine, for example, is 35C/30P/35F

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