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50p 30c 20f macros ratio what do you think?

tthomasnguyen
tthomasnguyen Posts: 2 Member
edited February 28 in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys first time poster!, and atm i've been playing with 50protein/30carbs/20fat ratio for weight loss, what do you guys think? is this a good ratio or should i change it up.

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  • FIT_Goat
    FIT_Goat Posts: 4,227 Member
    Way too much protein, unless you are eating like 1200 calories a day. If you are that low, there's not enough fat (generally, going below 30g a day is not recommended).
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    40/30/30 would be a better split
  • littlefoot612
    littlefoot612 Posts: 156 Member
    I'm doing 50c 20p 30f and it's working well for me.
  • mrbyte
    mrbyte Posts: 270 Member
    It's good if you are doing a clean bulk with those ratios but it will be very hard to make those numbers. That's a lot of protein and protein usually carries fat along with it(In real food). I'm not counting supplements. I'm trying to do 40p/40f/20c. It's really tightening me up. I don't really watch my calories but at 150 to 160g of carb a day I hit around 3300 cals on average.
  • accelerashawn
    accelerashawn Posts: 470 Member
    40/30/30 would be a better split
    Thats what I do and its working wonders for me. PFC 40,30,30
  • tthomasnguyen
    tthomasnguyen Posts: 2 Member
    thanks for your input guys, atm im aiming to lose 1 kg a week (about 2 pounds) so i am on a 1200 calorie a day meal plan. and i do agree the fats is a little low so i'm going to change it to 40p 30c 30f and see how that works out for me. thanks heaps!

    ps. also i am using whey protein.
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    thanks for your input guys, atm im aiming to lose 1 kg a week (about 2 pounds) so i am on a 1200 calorie a day meal plan. and i do agree the fats is a little low so i'm going to change it to 40p 30c 30f and see how that works out for me. thanks heaps!

    ps. also i am using whey protein.

    Eat more food in general.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    That ratio is fine for about 2-6 weeks,(everyone is different) then most people will find they are bonking and need to change it up.
  • tinabell153
    tinabell153 Posts: 292 Member
    I was doing 40c/30p/30f for a while, but noticed some intestinal issues. Now I'm doing 50c/20p/30f and it seems to be a good balance for me, digestive wise. It has slowed my progress a bit, but I feel a lot better. I may try going back to 40/30/30 if I can find a source of protein that I enjoy.

    My cal intake is usually around 1,600 net to maintain. If I don't gain exercise cals for the day I am around 1,400.
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I lost the majority of my weight with a 50c 30p 20f macro, now im trying a 40c 35p 25f for recomp.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    20p 5c 75f here.

    Down ~45 lbs and still going.
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