What's your macro split???

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  • violasmith85
    violasmith85 Posts: 274 Member
    30 Carbs. That and calories is the only thing I pay attention to.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    45c, 30p, 25F, but I use Protein and fat as minimums and carbs as a max. I usually end up 40-45%C, 25-35%P, 25-30%F
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I used to do 40c/30p/30f but changed it to be closer to 35c/35p/30f.

    Trying to get minimum of 130g protein. My aim for fat is around 40-55g, but I'm not too strict on that (but should be :laugh: )
  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    50g fat/95g protein. Whatever is left is carbs. I also have fiber set at 35g.

    I calculated fat and protein based on the formula below (lifted from the Eat, Train, Progress moderators). Fiber I set through trial and error on what works for me.

    I prefer setting by grams rather than %, and ignore the changes that MFP makes if I do more activity than planned.

    protein 1g per lb lean body mass (I use a body fat estimate based on military body fat calculator - not particularly accurate, but it's good enough)
    fat 0.35g per lb body mass
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    50g fat/95g protein. Whatever is left is carbs. I also have fiber set at 35g.

    I calculated fat and protein based on the formula below (lifted from the Eat, Train, Progress moderators). Fiber I set through trial and error on what works for me.

    I prefer setting by grams rather than %, and ignore the changes that MFP makes if I do more activity than planned.

    protein 1g per lb lean body mass (I use a body fat estimate based on military body fat calculator - not particularly accurate, but it's good enough)
    fat 0.35g per lb body mass

    I really wish MFP would let us set our goals per gram instead of percentages.
  • Harunan
    Harunan Posts: 22 Member
    5c/30p/65f

    2nd on wishing we could set our goals to grams. My MFP says 15 net carbs but I aim for less than 20.
  • wkwebby
    wkwebby Posts: 807 Member
    35% C/ 35%P/30%F based more because a while ago (my best trainer ever) had suggested each meal be as balanced as possible 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 of Carbs fats and proteins in order to feel the most sated each meal.

    I'm also a pre - pre- diabetic, so I'm on the lower carb side, but couldn't cut it out completely. My current trainer said almost the same thing about the diet split, so that's what I went with. It was the start of my losing weight.

    The MFP split with my body just wouldn't let me lose any weight.
  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    50g fat/95g protein. Whatever is left is carbs. I also have fiber set at 35g.

    I calculated fat and protein based on the formula below (lifted from the Eat, Train, Progress moderators). Fiber I set through trial and error on what works for me.

    I prefer setting by grams rather than %, and ignore the changes that MFP makes if I do more activity than planned.

    protein 1g per lb lean body mass (I use a body fat estimate based on military body fat calculator - not particularly accurate, but it's good enough)
    fat 0.35g per lb body mass

    I really wish MFP would let us set our goals per gram instead of percentages.

    There's a little macro you can install on your PC to let you do just that. I can't remember what it is, but go to the Eat, Train, Progress group and check it out. It usually works OK, and let's face it, you don't need to mess with macros very often.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    50g fat/95g protein. Whatever is left is carbs. I also have fiber set at 35g.

    I calculated fat and protein based on the formula below (lifted from the Eat, Train, Progress moderators). Fiber I set through trial and error on what works for me.

    I prefer setting by grams rather than %, and ignore the changes that MFP makes if I do more activity than planned.

    protein 1g per lb lean body mass (I use a body fat estimate based on military body fat calculator - not particularly accurate, but it's good enough)
    fat 0.35g per lb body mass

    I really wish MFP would let us set our goals per gram instead of percentages.

    There's a little macro you can install on your PC to let you do just that. I can't remember what it is, but go to the Eat, Train, Progress group and check it out. It usually works OK, and let's face it, you don't need to mess with macros very often.

    I saw that and tried it but I ended up just forgetting about it because sometimes I make changes on my phone and I can't use that macro on it and then I'd just forget to redo it when I'd get to a computer. I just try to remember my numbers. :laugh:
  • slucki01
    slucki01 Posts: 284 Member
    40 carbs, 35 fat, 25 protein
  • kamaperry
    kamaperry Posts: 885 Member
    80 fat, 15-20 protein and 5 carbs
  • PatchEFog
    PatchEFog Posts: 152 Member
    70%F, 22%P, 8%C
    After calculating my protein for lbm and adding veggie carbs to keep in optimal ketosis for fat burning, this is how they work out for now.
  • bodyzen
    bodyzen Posts: 122 Member
    I aim to eat 80% carbs, 10% fats & 10% protein. Mostly raw, minimal processed foods. :)
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Mine changes depending on size of deficit/surplus. 35/35/30 ATM. I have a minimum protein and fat goal so the bigger the deficit the less carbs :(
  • rasp0000
    rasp0000 Posts: 4 Member
    .85g x bw P
    .45g x bw F
    remainder C
  • northbanu
    northbanu Posts: 366 Member
    5% Carbs
    75% Fat
    20% Protein
  • Aeramis13
    Aeramis13 Posts: 135 Member
    I tend to subscribe to "diets" that are super sustainable, so I was attracted to the most sustainable percentages for me. i tried this: 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat

    I had a trainer who recommended I try 40% protein with 30% carbs, 30% fat and it lasted about 2 days before i realized how unsustainable it was for me. way, way too much protein for me.

    40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat is a comfortable happy place to me where my body feels good and my brain feels good and I can continue to work out at the relatively high level that I work out. may be different for you or whoever :)

    EDIT TO ADD: Anyone who tells you to eat less than 30% of any certain macro-nutrient is relatively wrong-ish. If you really want to avoid one, do LOTS of research before doing so. Most people find that completely avoiding a macro is bad for them and doesn't feel good at all. You won't be able to keep it up and it will sabotage your work. If you have health issues or are crazy pants about avoiding a macro, then do whatever, but you'll find a lot of resistance on the boards here as we all tend toward the middle ground :)
  • TechNerd42
    TechNerd42 Posts: 225 Member
    40%Carb, 30% each fat & Protein - Mainly because I wanted 30% fat, and I wanted at least 100g of protein and 30% got me there (usually after I exercise and it increases the grams). Carbs got the rest. :) Hoping to maintain as much muscle mass as possible, and if my scale is anywhere near accurate, I'm around 110ish lbs of lbm. At least in the neighborhood.
  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
    45C/25P/30F

    25% protein for me equals out to roughly 0.8g for every lb of lean muscle mass. After doing a bunch of reading of scientific articles on absorption and usage rates and blah blah blah I found that it didn't need to be any higher for my fat loss/fitness goals. I do try to treat it as a minimum however, so on days where I'm good, I'm a few grams above the 100 I'm aiming for.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    30C, 30P, 40 F and more around 100-125 net carbs on light workout days; I increase fat those days to off-set. If I have a heavy workout day I will eat 200-250 grams of carbs. I generally eat at least 50 g of those as starchy carbs before and after Crossfit WODs or long lifting sessions. I have 129 pounds of lean mass. 30% P works out to be about 1 g/pound of total body weight for me.
  • Kryssieee_b
    Kryssieee_b Posts: 1 Member
    Today I got my new meal plan from the trainer and he is suggesting 40P/25C/30F, something about this makes me nervous bc at 165lbs, 13% body fat, I feel thats far too much protein for me to be taking in. I feel it will be stored as fat and I'm concerned. Should I be eating this much protein? Its 190g, with only 106g Carbs.. I feel like I will put on weight, based off lack of carbs alone.
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