Is there an ideal macronutrients % target?

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lorib642
lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
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I am pretty new. I like the app, but have basically just been calculating calories. I have issues with high glucose and lipids which I am trying to improve with diet and exercise. I tried cutting down on carbs before and I lost weight but my cholesterol went up, I think because I ate more fats. Is it an individual thing or is there a certain % that works well. I am not as concerned with losing quickly as I am with the other health issues.

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  • xxhannahsoloxxishotfirstxx
    xxhannahsoloxxishotfirstxx Posts: 2
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    Really would depend on your goal.... atm my highest % is protein... followed by good fats (nuts avocado & fats that come from lean protein) then lowest percentage carbs... soon it will be equal % of protein and carbs and later higher carbs (if I want to bulk)

    You really have to consider the types of fats you are letting into your diet are they saturated?
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
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    Thanks. I am trying to make changes. I was eating a lot of saturated fats. I do like nuts and avocados
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    Really would depend on your goal.... atm my highest % is protein... followed by good fats (nuts avocado & fats that come from lean protein) then lowest percentage carbs... soon it will be equal % of protein and carbs and later higher carbs (if I want to bulk)

    You really have to consider the types of fats you are letting into your diet are they saturated?
    What is your goal?
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
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    My goal is to stabilize my blood sugar and lipids, lose fat,
  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
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    Typically, a good starting point is 40% protein/carbs and 20% fat. This is not ideal for everyone, so feel free to alter these a bit to optimize your progress. Doing a diet higher in protein helps with weight loss. You do want carbs though, since they're fuel for your body. I've also done 50% protein, 30% carbs, and 20% fat for weight loss, but going that high on protein is not necessary.

    Allan
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
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    Typically, a good starting point is 40% protein/carbs and 20% fat. This is not ideal for everyone, so feel free to alter these a bit to optimize your progress. Doing a diet higher in protein helps with weight loss. You do want carbs though, since they're fuel for your body. I've also done 50% protein, 30% carbs, and 20% fat for weight loss, but going that high on protein is not necessary.

    Allan

    Thank you. :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,716 Member
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    Doing this a pretty long time, I've found a 30/40/30 ratio works best for me. Lots of my clients have also done it this way with success.

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  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
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    This is going to be different for everyone. I have higher protein right now due to the exercise I'm doing. You really are going to have to play around a bit BUT...http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
    Scooby give's some ideal based on goals
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
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    Thanks, I will check out that website.

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