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Macro target

Amanda82691
Amanda82691 Posts: 298 Member
edited February 1 in Food and Nutrition
I have the hardest time getting to target with my Macros. I am currently trying to keep it 40% carbs, 35% protein and 25% fat and I am having the hardest time. I am always low on protein and high on carbs which leads me to be high on fat. I just can't seem to make it work. Any tips, tricks or suggestions? Anyone else doing something similar to this when it comes to macro's that I might be able to sneak a peak at their diary to perhaps get some ideas?

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  • mittencat77
    mittencat77 Posts: 137 Member
    I am struggling a bit too. I have no problems with carbs, though mine are higher than yours, but I do struggle to keep the fat down and the protein high. Feel free to look at my diary if you would like. You can also friend me too if you want and we can support each other in working out our macros. I am taking it slow and steady, making adjustments as I go. I think it will come with time.
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    Chicken, tilapia, 93/7 ground beef, sirloin, scallops, clams, egg beaters, fat free greek yogurt, fat free cheeses. There are lots and lots of options.

    Incorporate lean proteins into your diet first and foremost. Plan the rest of your meal around the protein.

    Second priority is fats. Then carbs is last because it is the easiest macro to consume. There's nothing wrong with upping the fat to .35 grams per pound of body weight.
  • lannasster
    lannasster Posts: 49
    Protein shakes!
  • sg992
    sg992 Posts: 60 Member
    Maybe switch to 30 fats and 30 protein? I currently have a 50/30/20 (c/p/f) ratio because I love my carbs too, but if you can handle the 40 carbs then just up the fats a little so you can get some low-carb, high-fat foods in there.
  • ShoeGal78
    ShoeGal78 Posts: 35 Member
    Try to pre log everything so you can plan your meals a bit better. Hit your protein first, then your fat and let the carbs fill the rest.

    As others have said, chicken, tuna, greek yoghurt, cheese, eggs, protein shakes!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I would agree with the pre logging comments ..I do that and then play around with how my macros look..

    As far as protein ...i never have a problem hitting 200+ grams a day ...

    eggs, greek yogurt, steak, chicken, pork, cheese, cottage cheese, etc....

    this morning I had four eggs, some shredded cheese, and bacon = 36 grams protein..

    my diary is open...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Protein shakes!

    I would say that you are better eating your protein, IMO ...but in a pinch a protein shake is not a bad thing...
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    You can change your goal to 40/30/30, that way you get more fat and less protein (but still enough)
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    Change your goals, but pay attention when you do. I accidentally glitched up mine and for a while I was supposed to eat over 200g of carbs and protein and 80g of fat on a 1400 calorie diet. I didn't notice for a while and was really confused why I was never hitting my macros...
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