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Those of you who IIFYM, critique my macros please

MrsBingley
MrsBingley Posts: 145
edited February 7 in Food and Nutrition
Currently, I am 176 lbs and 35% BF.
That means I have about 110 lb of LBM.

If I manage to hang on to all of it, I should be at 25% BF by the time I hit 150 lbs.

I know that is probably impossible, but I'd like to be under 30%.

I do lift, though I am a big newb at it. I am trying to progress to heavier weights/more reps each time and work to failure. I lift 4 X a week alternating between upper and lower body. I also do some cardio and eat back most of the calories.

*If you look at my diary, please do not judge yesterday, I was ill. Also, please be aware that I reset my cals to maintenance Mon - Thurs (days I lift) because I was losing too fast and getting too hungry.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Edited for typos as usual

Replies

  • paleojoe
    paleojoe Posts: 442 Member
    How tall are you?
  • MrsBingley
    MrsBingley Posts: 145
    5'5 3/4" to be precise.
  • paleojoe
    paleojoe Posts: 442 Member
    I have you at something that looks like this...

    1600 calories per day with the following macro breakdown.

    80 grams protein (20%) = 320 cals
    180 grams carbs (45%) = 720 cals
    63 grams fat (35%) = 560 calls

    At 35% body fat you can carry a fairly large deficit. As you get leaner you will have to re-adjust along the way.
  • MrsBingley
    MrsBingley Posts: 145
    Thank you. I appreciate it
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