Help with Macros?

Nininina24
Nininina24 Posts: 29
edited January 31 in Health and Weight Loss
Im having real troubles trying to figure out my macros gaah..


What should they be set at in order to see my abs? I can see the top ones, but I really want to see the bottom as well. I do strength training 5 days a week, cardio once or twice.

Im eating between 1200-1300 cal a day

Around 125g protein
Between 120-160 carbs
Between 20-40g fat

As you can see it's kinda all over the place.

I'm 21, female 138lbs 5'6
LBM is 107-109

Also, it just stresses me out because about 90% of my carbs are from veggies!!! So, should I eat LESS veggies to see my abs? It just makes no sense to me because aren't veggies supposed to be fine? I keep seeing people say things like "you have to cut carbs all together" If that is the case then what am I suppose to eat?! gaaahh.

Any advice would be great!

Replies

  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    20g of fat is way too low, for sure. No less than 50/55 really..

    Oh and you don't havee to cut carbs..

    http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/
    use this
  • ChiManLifts
    ChiManLifts Posts: 97
    Macros legitimately have nothing to do with seeing your abs. Nutrient profile of your foods isn't going to effect what you look like, as long as you have a calorie deficit. However, you should up your fat and focus on the combination of fat and protein. This is mainly to keep you satiated and full while you're at a deficit.
  • born2drum
    born2drum Posts: 731 Member
    20g of fat is way too low, for sure. No less than 50/55 really..

    Oh and you don't havee to cut carbs..

    http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/
    use this

    Pretty much this
  • Nininina24
    Nininina24 Posts: 29
    Thanks everyone,
    This REALLY takes some major stress off and thanks for the advice of the fat, so like more nuts and avocado? stuff like that?
  • rlv2680
    rlv2680 Posts: 289 Member
    thanks for sharing that link...very helpful
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