Can i reach these goals if my carb intake isn't adjusted?

gemmaleigh1989

My goal at the moment is cut fat, get a flat stomache and then a six pack. I'm obviously eating at a deficit to get my fat percentage down and then Once that is down to an adequate amount, ill eat at a surplus to gain muscle.

My problem area is my stomach, even though I only weigh 49 kilos (108 pounds). I am only 5 foot though. Bf percentage Is very low 20s.

Anyway my question is, can I reach my flat stomache/six pack goal if my carbs sit at about 50 percent most days? Some days even 60. Then my protein is about 30 percent and fat 25 (or sometimes an even 25/25) My calorie count is always in check, no problem about that, just concerned about the macros side of things. I love my carbs though!

Any advice appreciated

albertabeefy

50 to 60% carb intake generally requires a considerable amount of exercise to burn. If you're an endurance athlete, it's certainly do-able.

If you're not an endurance athlete, you may want to lighten up - to 40% or so, and adjust from there after a few weeks of monitoring. 40/30/30 is a really good ratio to start with for most healthy people that engage in moderate exercise.

Typically someone that engages in at least 3-4 days a week of cardio, HIIT or strength-training is fine with 40-45% of their intake from carbohydrate, unless there's a medical reason to restrict it - such as morbid obesity, diagnosed diabetes/metabolic syndrome or any other condition (such as PCOS or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) that can cause insulin-resistance.

gemmaleigh1989

Thanks. I currently do 4 days a week of hour long aerobic classes (body Attack and body step) which is interval training but I wouldn't say it's HIIT as it goes for an hour long. I then also walk every day and do weights six days a week.

So I guess I do need to try and keep it at least below 50 to start with and work my way down to 40. Especially when I get into my muscle building phase. I just love pasta though lol.

Thanks for your in put,