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Setting macronutrient goals

Cheesy567
Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
What macronutrient goals or calorie goals have you used? How did you arrive at those numbers?

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  • ScrAgnX
    ScrAgnX Posts: 368 Member
    I let MFP set my calorie and Macro goals for now. I typically try to eat more protein and let my carbs or fat fall lower; but that is because I feel better if I eat more.

    There's tons of additional information on the Eat Train Progress forum; in general geared for lifting goals, but can be applied otherwise.
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    I went and saw a dietitian and she gave me the numbers I use.
  • HLaR79
    HLaR79 Posts: 1,519 Member
    I also am using medical advice as im trying really hard to manage my diabetes. MFP was just a bit off, but not too bad!!
  • Miss_Mania
    Miss_Mania Posts: 162 Member
    I use the basic Paleo macronutrients
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    Thanks for the link, ScrAgnX, I'll check it out. I'm definitely not a body builder, but I need to increase my protein intake to minimize atrophy from a muscle disease I have, as well as limiting my carb intake.

    Good reminder about dietitians, Italian_Buju and HLaR79! I had worked with one years ago with the Optifast program, but she moved out of state :( I've struck out with the nutritionist I saw in my rural town, but I'll search around online, maybe there's a Paleo-friendly dietician who can do online or phone consults?

    Miss_Mania, how did you arrive at the Paleo macronutrients? I follow the Paleo AIP diet, and am interested in what has worked for you.

    Right now, I've set my protein at about 1gm per kg of actual weight (I weigh 310lb, or 140kg, so I try to get 130-140gm of protein a day.). I just started paying attention to that since starting MFP, and it's the hardest goal for me to reach.

    I try to keep carbs around 50gm, but have been failing, part of the reason I want to re-do the AIP elimination phase, to more clearly see how my body responds (and as a way to re-dedicate myself to it)

    I fill in the rest with fats.

    Right now my percentages are 35% protein, 50% fat, and 15% carbs. But I've been adjusting and experimenting, keeping the overall goal of slow weight loss while balancing sustainability of the eating plan. Definitely open to feedback and experiences of others, knowing that we're all individuals and have different needs!
  • MimiOfTheLusciousLawn
    MimiOfTheLusciousLawn Posts: 2,212 Member
    I follow a LCHF plan, at 5% carbs, 20% protein and 75% fat. There is a keto calculator that can help you figure your macros.
    http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/
    Hope this is some help for you!
  • Miss_Mania
    Miss_Mania Posts: 162 Member
    edited June 2015
    I did a lot of research and looked for a system that worked for me personally after much experimentation. I eat 45% fat, 35% protein and 20% carb. Those are my daily limits anyways, I also try to keep carbs to under 50g. I don't stress too much if I go over that though.
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