IIFYM help and always going over carbs
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okay so my macros are
1433 calories, 122.6 carbs, 124 protein, 49.6 fat, and 31 fiber.
I am 20 years old, 5'3, and around 124 pounds now, and mostly do weight training (nothing extremely heavy)
Does this seem about right???
Also I always seem to be going over my carb intake by 30ish grams. Should I switch up my macros a little more?
I am usually left with like 19 grams fat, 28 grams protein and 1 carb. So then I eat something trying to reach my fat and protein but then it brings me over in my carbs
Anyone have any suggestions? that would be great
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Thanks!!!
1433 calories, 122.6 carbs, 124 protein, 49.6 fat, and 31 fiber.
I am 20 years old, 5'3, and around 124 pounds now, and mostly do weight training (nothing extremely heavy)
Does this seem about right???
Also I always seem to be going over my carb intake by 30ish grams. Should I switch up my macros a little more?
I am usually left with like 19 grams fat, 28 grams protein and 1 carb. So then I eat something trying to reach my fat and protein but then it brings me over in my carbs
Anyone have any suggestions? that would be great
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Thanks!!!
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okay so my macros are
1433 calories, 122.6 carbs, 124 protein, 49.6 fat, and 31 fiber.
I am 20 years old, 5'3, and around 124 pounds now, and mostly do weight training (nothing extremely heavy)
Does this seem about right???
Also I always seem to be going over my carb intake by 30ish grams. Should I switch up my macros a little more?
I am usually left with like 19 grams fat, 28 grams protein and 1 carb. So then I eat something trying to reach my fat and protein but then it brings me over in my carbs
Anyone have any suggestions? that would be great)
Thanks!!!
What are your goals, how long have you been eating at that intake and what has your weight done in the past two weeks at that intake?
Are you using a food scale?0 -
well im still trying to get to 1433, its been kinda tough for me to get that many cals in. Im so used to eating 1200 or less. My goal is to get back to around 115 lbs and to get tone/lean. I have been gaining weight no matter what I do it seems so I was thinking of giving reverse dieting a try too. And I definitely need to buy a scale.0
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get tone
These words make me die inside0 -
Didn't know IIFYM had guidelines for macro's. Sounds like a money maker though. Anyway, I wouldn't worry if you didn't hit your macro's bang on, that will just drive you crazy and it really doesn't matter at all if your within your calorie goal.0
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I think you are worrying too much. Like Neanderthin said, you will go crazy trying to get everything perfect to the gram. You had me like, "What?" when you said 1433 calories. I always add "-ish" to the end of everything, as in, I am currently maintaining on 2500-ish calories. You will have days that you go over on something and be under on another. Just do you best to get close.0
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Didn't know IIFYM had guidelines for macro's. Sounds like a money maker though. Anyway, I wouldn't worry if you didn't hit your macro's bang on, that will just drive you crazy and it really doesn't matter at all if your within your calorie goal.
Dude, you do know what IIFYM stands for right!?! Of course it still has guidelines for Macro's!! It's "If It Fits Your Macro's!"
OP - If your struggling, Rule number 1 - hit your daily calorie target First. THEN worry about where your macro's come from.
If your struggling to hit fat\protein, try some eggs\nuts\oils0 -
Total calories > Macros
OP Stick to what you are doing , make sure you hit your Protein and fats as they are essential and should be a priority .0 -
I'm over on carbs most of the time too, but calories matter more. I would still try to reach 110g of protein at least every day though.0
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If you're always going over on carbs, what you're eating doesn't fit your macros..0
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Didn't know IIFYM had guidelines for macro's. Sounds like a money maker though. Anyway, I wouldn't worry if you didn't hit your macro's bang on, that will just drive you crazy and it really doesn't matter at all if your within your calorie goal.
Dude, you do know what IIFYM stands for right!?! Of course it still has guidelines for Macro's!! It's "If It Fits Your Macro's!"
OP - If your struggling, Rule number 1 - hit your daily calorie target First. THEN worry about where your macro's come from.
If your struggling to hit fat\protein, try some eggs\nuts\oils0 -
Didn't know IIFYM had guidelines for macro's. Sounds like a money maker though. Anyway, I wouldn't worry if you didn't hit your macro's bang on, that will just drive you crazy and it really doesn't matter at all if your within your calorie goal.
Dude, you do know what IIFYM stands for right!?! Of course it still has guidelines for Macro's!! It's "If It Fits Your Macro's!"
OP - If your struggling, Rule number 1 - hit your daily calorie target First. THEN worry about where your macro's come from.
If your struggling to hit fat\protein, try some eggs\nuts\oils
Do I really need to highlight the word "YOUR"?
Or explain that no formula exists that works for everyone?
It's the same as any other diet - Sex\Age\Weight\Goals\Training\Activity all play a part.0 -
Okay, this is turning into a quagmire of Wtf?
I thought, you hit your macros and reach your calorie goal. If you meet them, exceeding them isnt detrimental, as long as youve met them. Otherwise, you could be several hundred calories short because you've met your macros. Calories are important, too. Or am I crazy?
okay to clarify. .. weight gain is calories. You do not exceed calories but going over macros is okay.0 -
Didn't know IIFYM had guidelines for macro's. Sounds like a money maker though. Anyway, I wouldn't worry if you didn't hit your macro's bang on, that will just drive you crazy and it really doesn't matter at all if your within your calorie goal.
Dude, you do know what IIFYM stands for right!?! Of course it still has guidelines for Macro's!! It's "If It Fits Your Macro's!"
OP - If your struggling, Rule number 1 - hit your daily calorie target First. THEN worry about where your macro's come from.
If your struggling to hit fat\protein, try some eggs\nuts\oils
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets0 -
The advice in here seems contradictory, "calories are more important, but make sure you hit your macros."
I don't know.0 -
Okay, this is turning into a quagmire of Wtf?
I thought, you hit your macros and reach your calorie goal. If you meet them, exceeding them isnt detrimental, as long as youve met them. Otherwise, you could be several hundred calories short because you've met your macros. Calories are important, too. Or am I crazy?
Fats-9 cals
protien-4 cal
carbs-4 cals
Now say if somebody is using accurate measurements and data for their intake and they hit fat 0, protein 0, carbs 0 then calories left should be close to zero.
But the database is often incorrect with its nutritional values for food and MFP likes to round up/down numbers,
Hope that makes sense.0 -
The advice in here seems contradictory, "calories are more important, but make sure you hit your macros."
I don't know.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
An example of applying IIFYM
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity0 -
The advice in here seems contradictory, "calories are more important, but make sure you hit your macros."
I don't know.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
An example of applying IIFYM
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity0 -
If you are trying to lean out you must eat at a deficit (or you will gain/maintain) If you are trying to add lean mass you must eat in a surpus
Most people start with fat loss (aka a cut cycle) It's length is entirely up to you. Eating at a deficit will limit the amount of lean mass gain
this is why people "bulk"
you must determine your TDEE and reduce it to create a defecit. How you set your macros depends entirely on your goals (aka activity level)
Also every 5-10 pounds you should adjust your tdee IFFYM calculator has many options. I started with the basic IIFYM option and realized I was gaining with so many carbs I ten have tried the low carb and am slowly losing (I am looking to reduce BF at this point) You must listen to your body (aka log observe and learn)
This is a process !
WHat are your goals...seems you are saying fat loss?0 -
The advice in here seems contradictory, "calories are more important, but make sure you hit your macros."
I don't know.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
An example of applying IIFYM
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity
this !!!!0 -
The IIFYM website is a great calculator and all, but has nothing to do with the original premise. Your "right" macros are going to be variable from person to person and frankly, if you're like me, season to season depending on fitness aspirations and training. Personally, I think it's a bit ridiculous that the IIFYM website defaults to 1 gram of protein per Lb of body weight...that really isn't necessary, particularly if someone is obese...a 300 Lb fat guy doesn't need 300 grams of protein per day.
On average I try to get 0.8 - 1 gram of protein per Lb of LBM...I tend to be on the higher end on lifting days and the lower end on riding days as I require more carbs for my endurance rides. Similarly I get in anywhere from 0.3 - 0.4 grams of fat per Lb of BW. Basically if I'm anywhere in those ranges I'm good and happy...
Do not let a random calculator/website dictate to you what your macros should be....there are some good guidelines, but that's what they are...guidelines...your personal macros are going to be whatever allows for YOUR optimal fitness performance.
I believe this is kind of the point of what neanderthin was saying.0
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