Me vs. Carbs

bmw709
bmw709 Posts: 2
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
When i filled out the survey about myself, the program told me how many Calories, fats, proteins and Carbs would work for what i wanted to accomplish. i freeked out when it showed me the amout of carbs to consume. comming from a weightlifting background, i was always focused on Proteins. Does everyone follow the amount suggested or do you all tweak it? I want to do this thing right.:embarassed:

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  • scagneti
    scagneti Posts: 707 Member
    When i filled out the survey about myself, the program told me how many Calories, fats, proteins and Carbs would work for what i wanted to accomplish. i freeked out when it showed me the amout of carbs to consume. comming from a weightlifting background, i was always focused on Proteins. Does everyone follow the amount suggested or do you all tweak it? I want to do this thing right.:embarassed:

    I changed mine. Closer to a 45-30-25 (but can't remember exactly) split because I do more cardio than anything.
  • LyonInLondon
    LyonInLondon Posts: 41 Member
    I always just try to have one meal (preferably my evening one) without starches. For me, it's better to think about the quality and nutritional value/density of the foods I'm eating rather than the carbs/protein ratios! Makes life a bit easier as I can't be bothered to measure and weigh food. :)
  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    Average is about 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. Read Nancy Clark, she had a masters in nutrition, and is a registered dietitian. My husband lifts a lot of weight and thinks he's supposed to have a lot of protein...but it just isn't true. You need carbs, they fuel your body so you CAN build muscle. You build muscle by lifting weights...not protein.
  • NightOwl1
    NightOwl1 Posts: 881 Member
    I always have more protein and less carbs than the site recommends. You can go into the goals section and customize your goals as you see fit.

    However, getting an adequate amount of carbs is healthy and necessary, so make sure you don't completely cut them out.
  • bmw709
    bmw709 Posts: 2
    I think this is all good advice, it seems food should be funtional as well as enjoyable, i dont want to make it a burden! i am not an expert except when it comes to eating it.
  • pyro13g
    pyro13g Posts: 1,127 Member
    30/40/30. Lean protein/Low glycemic load carbs/Healthy fats + reasonable saturated fats. Tweak them a little from there but don't drive the fats down too much. Fine for weight lifting. You don't need a boat load of protein to build muscle.
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