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EmmyKay2013
EmmyKay2013 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys this is probably a dumb question but how do you balance nutrition? Let's say my percentage of fat is over the goal but the list of grams says I have a lot left. Is it just about fat to protein and carb ratio? Is there a trick or a standard to know on how to tell what percentages are acceptable per meal?! Help. What is nutrition? lol...

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  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    i don't understand what you mean at all. % of fat over the goal? Is this in regards to your macro ratios? E.g. if your PCF % goals are 30/40/30 respectively, but you have met 23/34/43 for the week? And for grams... I just have no idea what you mean.

    I don't really balance nutrition though. I meet my protein and ideally fat minimums and eat whatever I want. My macros jump around all over the place. Pretty sure I'm over on my weekly average fat needs based on my minimum because I love fat.

    Your desired ratios are personal. I prefer lower carb breakfasts for satiety. I eat most of my carbs in the evening. I also like a high(er) fat breakfast.
  • EmmyKay2013
    EmmyKay2013 Posts: 6 Member
    Ummmmm....right...

    Yeah.

    Can someone just explain the basics o nutrition maybe?
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    basics of nutrition = eat a varied diet of whatever foods you enjoy from all sources.
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    EmmyKay2013 wrote: »
    Ummmmm....right...

    Yeah.

    Can someone just explain the basics o nutrition maybe?

    Eat. All. The Things.

    ALL!

  • kramrn77
    kramrn77 Posts: 375 Member
    Eat a large variety of foods from all food groups daily. Learn what portions are and stick to portions. There are a variety of simple guidelines in governmental health sites that are decent guidelines. That's really the gist of it. Depending on where you live, you might have access to community education classes, but if not reputable websites abound. Stick to .gov and .edu and .org sites.
  • EmmyKay2013
    EmmyKay2013 Posts: 6 Member
    This is gonna be harder than I thought it was lol.

    First of all what the hell is a macro or a PCF? Hahaha. I guess what I should take from this is that I need to eat many different foods in small portions because it will make it easier to perfect all of my nutrition percentages right?
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    Macros is short for macronutrients which are proteins, carbs and fats. Proteins and carbs both have 4 calories per gram and fats have 9 calories per gram. Micros, short for micronutrients, are your vitamins and minerals.
  • EmmyKay2013
    EmmyKay2013 Posts: 6 Member
    Ohhhh okay that makes sense now that's really interesting. So how many of your daily calories, say 1,200 cals, should come from protein and carbs then fats? Does it differ for different results?
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Read ... learn ...

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants#latest

    How did you arrive at a 1200 calorie per day goal? What is your height, current weight, and loss per week setting?
  • EmmyKay2013
    EmmyKay2013 Posts: 6 Member
    It's what I used to follow back when I was 120 125. Everything I have read has said to follow 1,200 cals. a day to lose 2 pounds a week as well... that being diet alone. I weigh 144 currently I'm about 5'4. I am trying to get back to 125 the setting on here says 2 lbs a week! Thank you so much for the link!
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    edited February 2015
    http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

    This will help you determine how you would want to split up your intake. In my opinion, I would just try to meet protein and fiber requirements then let the rest of the calories come from whatever macro; this will help make your diet more flexible. At the end of the day it's still calories in vs. calories out.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Two pounds a week is extremely aggressive for 19 pound total to lose.
  • strozman
    strozman Posts: 2,622 Member
    EmmyKay2013 wrote: »
    Ohhhh okay that makes sense now that's really interesting. So how many of your daily calories, say 1,200 cals, should come from protein and carbs then fats? Does it differ for different results?
    Google macro calculator and then it will give you an idea of what nutrition % you want to be at. Then divide your fats protein carbs and calories between how many meals you're going to eat
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  • EmmyKay2013
    EmmyKay2013 Posts: 6 Member
    That's pretty surprising to hear. I thought 1,200 was perfect haha I haven't gone hungry or anything. I also thought that in order to maintain I eat 1,800. It's very hard for me to lose weight a 1,200 calorie plan is the only thing that's ever really worked for me. Thanks for explaining everything! I'll use the calculator soon!!
  • NikonPal
    NikonPal Posts: 1,345 Member
    Over the years, I have learned what are healthy foods and what are not. I am aware of what I take-in but don’t deeply analyze. My focus is on calories, basic nutrition, “accurately” tracking / logging food/exercise.

    I plan for all snacks as well and never spend more than what is in my calorie “bank.”

    I have a low daily target – so I make sure all my calories count.

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    Snack or small meal –

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