Help with Macros?

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Nininina24
Nininina24 Posts: 29
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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!

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  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    thanks for sharing that link...very helpful

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