How do I figure this out??

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

This. Typically 40% carb 40% fat 40%protein works well.

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

This. Typically 40% carb 40% fat 40%protein works well.

I am basing my figures on Jim Stoppani’s Six-Week Shortcut To Shred, whose first phase is:

Protein: 1.5 grams per pound of body weight
Fats: 0.5 grams per pound
Carbs: 1.5 grams per pound

I need to figure out the percentage to plug into scooby but have no clue how to figure it out..

I agree with the first poster regarding protein goal, but if you're dead set on these ratios, then your goals would be as follows:

1.5g of protein per pound of body weight = 236g/protein (rounded) = 944 calories from protein
^^ for carbs.
0.5g of fat per pound = 79g/fat (rounded) = 711 calories from fat.

944 + 944 + 711 = 2599 (let's call it 2600) total calories per day.

944/2600 = 36% calories each from protein and carbs
711/2600 = 27% calories from fat

36 + 36 + 27 = 99. Work out the rounding however works best for you.

**Disclaimer - I only performed a math calculation, I do not necessarily endorse this eating plan, lol.

I agree with the first poster regarding protein goal, but if you're dead set on these ratios, then your goals would be as follows:

1.5g of protein per pound of body weight = 236g/protein (rounded) = 944 calories from protein
^^ for carbs.
0.5g of fat per pound = 79g/fat (rounded) = 711 calories from fat.

944 + 944 + 711 = 2599 (let's call it 2600) total calories per day.

944/2600 = 36% calories each from protein and carbs
711/2600 = 27% calories from fat

36 + 36 + 27 = 99. Work out the rounding however works best for you.

**Disclaimer - I only performed a math calculation, I do not necessarily endorse this eating plan, lol.

And 2600 calories per day seems like a lot for a 5'7" 40 year old woman unless you're burning a an extreme amount of exercise calories.

Seems others are being very helpful, so I will just say that if your avatar picture is really you, you look fantastic for 40 years old :drinker:

Carry on!

The plan can be found here..

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jim-stoppani-six-week-shortcut-to-shred-nutrition-overview.html

Rock on, whatever works best for you.

You're welcome for the help on the math, by the way.

Your protein goal should be calculated based on 1g per pound of lean body mass, not overall weight.

^ This. You need to know your lean body mass # in order to correctly calculate this. If you put your BF% in bodybuilding.com that number will be on your profile. I'll show you mine so you can get a better idea...

CW: 171 lb
BF: 28%
Lean Body Mass: 123 lb
Body Fat: 49 lb

Carbs: 184.5g (123 * 1.5)
Protein: 184.5g (123 * 1.5)
Fat: 61.5g (123 * .5)