What percent of carbs, etc., for goals?

okiedeb · February 2015

I want to get serious about not only calories but nutrition, too. I'm just not sure what percent should be carbs, what percent protein, etc. Any ideas. Or an easy to understand website?

okiedeb · February 2015

I didn't realize the "What are my macros" thread covered the same thing. Sorry for the duplicate thread.

ana3067 · February 2015

It doesn't matter. Unless you have body composition goals (in which case you'd prioritize protein and fat), endurance goals (focus on carbs), or medical issues requiring monitoring of carbs, then you can eat whatever you'd like within your needs. Eat a variety of food that you enjoy and over time you'll likely notice a pattern of what kind of macro ratio you are happiest with. If you find that you stick to this macro range but you're hungry, then you can ask for advice on how to switch up the ratio a bit. Or if you notice tiredness, moodiness, etc. But for now... just eat as you wish, but less.

okiedeb · February 2015

Thank you! I'll quit worrying about it

Flakes09 · February 2015

It's actually important to eat for your body type. There's lots about this online. For example I can't eat lots of carbs because if I do I don't lose weight. So it's a good idea to track your protein, carbs, and fat. My goal is 25% carbs, 40% protein, and 35% fat. Works for my body type. If I eat the exact same calories, but with a ratio of carbs that is higher than 25%, I lose weight very slowly. So figure out what type of body you have, and then you can work on your ratios.