Nutritional breakdown

melcookson
melcookson Posts: 146 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So I've looked at the composition of what I've eaten today, apparently it's 63% carbs, 22% protein and 15% fat. Anyone any ideas what I should be aiming for?

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  • markaconklin
    markaconklin Posts: 37 Member
    50/35/15 Might do the trick:wink:
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    40/40/20

    Or something.

    Really: Fewer carbs, more protein, limit bad fats, but don't eradicate it.

    What I do is set protein first at 0.8g per lb of body weight, put fat at 20 or 25%, and the rest go to carbs.
  • oren77
    oren77 Posts: 3
    Try and go for healthy carbs (unrefined) wholegrains, brown rice etc and fruit, apparently around 45-60% per day. Protein betwenn10-35% and fat 20-35%. I am not a nutrionist though and you can always ask your gp. Hope this helps.
  • bekdavis
    bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
    I aim for:

    35% Carb
    35% Protein
    30% Fat
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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    So I've looked at the composition of what I've eaten today, apparently it's 63% carbs, 22% protein and 15% fat. Anyone any ideas what I should be aiming for?
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I go for 40% carbs, 25% protein & 35% fat, it works for me
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    I tend to be around the 35/35/30 range, although my fat might fall to 25% every so often.

    What I see recommended is 40/30/30 but what I was told is that fat should be 30% or less. You should also eat .5-1g protein for each lb you weigh (this part I am not entirely sure on, just what I have read/heard).
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    40/30/30 is what "New Rules of Lifting for Women" recommends..that is what I'm shooting for.

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