Are my nutrients set correctly?

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NarwhalofNight
NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
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Ok so I need 1800 calories to loose weight and I set my nutrients as follows.
203 Gram of Carb limit
60g of fat limit
113g of protein limit
38g of fiber
40g of sugar

Are my limits set ok or should I change them? Thanks for the help

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  • NarwhalofNight
    NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
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    Anyone?
  • ryanwood935
    ryanwood935 Posts: 245 Member
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    It depends what your goals are. What you weigh, how much lean mass you have. You will probably have better success in the long run if you know why you are eating what you are.

    I would refer you to this thread to begin your journey.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055
  • NarwhalofNight
    NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
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    ryanwood935 wrote: »
    It depends what your goals are. What you weigh, how much lean mass you have. You will probably have better success in the long run if you know why you are eating what you are.
    I would refer you to this thread to begin your journey.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055


    Well I used a TDEE calculator afor the calories and set the fat 30 percent of cals, protein 20 percet and the rest in carbs.
  • ryanwood935
    ryanwood935 Posts: 245 Member
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    Generally you will want to eat 1g of protein for every pound of lean body mass. Fat should equal somewhere between .25-.4g per pound of body weight. The rest of your calories would ideally come from carbs. This is why it is good to know WHY you are eating the way you are, as your macros will ideally change as you gain or lose weight. As for fiber, that seems reasonable. I wouldn't worry too much about that sugar limit unless you are battling hunger. Sugars won't keep you full like complex carbs will.

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