Should I adjust my cals from 1430 to 1330? Or change macros?

dianebiaggini
dianebiaggini Posts: 22 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,
I'm 5ft 2, 35 and 62.3kg or aprox 137 pounds. After one month, I am thinking of dropping my cals from 1430 to 1330 and upping my protein and cutting down on carbs. I feel like my diet, while a massive improvement compared to before MFP, still needs tweaking. Would be so grateful for any views on my diary. I am conflicted as part of me thinks I should just keep going with what I am doing and the fat will eventually come off. What i am doing at the moment feels very sustainable. Another part of me is curious to test out another strategy to see a bit more movement on the scales. For the last month i have aimed to exercise 5 times a week, training for a 14km race in Oct, so 1 day a week is a very intense personal training session, 2 runs (5-6km) a week, other days walking/ stationary bike and some body weight/strength training. What are your views?

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  • jayrudq
    jayrudq Posts: 475 Member
    I would up my protein and lower my carbs but stay at the same calorie level if it is feeling sustainable for you. I would try that first before lowering my intake. I think you are doing great!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Carbs are generally important for runners. Protein is generally important for people lifting and building or maintaining muscle.

    What is your goal? Strength training is beneficial for numerous reasons, but often results in fat loss rather than actual scale weight lost. Honestly, if you are going to strength train, I would say you are going to be needing those 100 extra calories for muscle repair.

    I looked at about a week of your diary and most days you are not hitting your current protein goal.
  • dianebiaggini
    dianebiaggini Posts: 22 Member
    I have been playing around with my goals in the settings and I upped the protein goal, so I think that is why my diary now shows that I haven't been hitting my protein goals. I started with MFPs settings on protein and I was always going over and not really sure what I was supposed to be at. I have one main goal- to finish the 14km race in October. The secondary goal is to lean down in that process and to look and feel fit! The strength training I do is not intense and at home as opppsed to a gym as I don't have one near me that opens when I need it to be! So I am doing body weight/kettle bell/ dumbbell circuits. I am conscious of having one dodgy knee and I want to strengthen the muscles around it to keep it happy. I incorporate some upper body and abs but not as much as lower body. I think by pausing to think and getting input from you guys I have decided to just stick with what I am doing and try and incorporate good proteins and complex carbs wherever I can! Thanks!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    The standard recommended protein intake for those doing strength training is 1 gram per pound of lean body mass, or more for those who are more lean.

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