Macros Question!

Hi there. I'm also 5"2 and about the same weight.
I change my macros weekly. It's hard to get everything perfect. Don't stress about one gram here or there. I tend to play with the meal planning then save as a custom meal, then pretty much eat the same stuff before changing macros again.
56g of protein per meal is really high. I've read on bodybuilding.com that your body can utilize about 30g at a time. At your size, your good with 120g a day.

Go for slow digesting carbs such as sweet potatoes and brown rice. Will keep you feeling fuller for longer. Try eating them pre or post workout.

janejellyroll wrote: »

hideme555 wrote: »

Thanks guys! How do you feel about carbs? I am trying to avoid breads of any type, pasta etc. What is a typical breakfast, lunch and dinner for you?

I could definitely have the same smoothie every morning without going too crazy but lunch and dinner are the tough ones. Plus, after I eat dinner my mind tells me, "cheese and crackers would be soooooo good right now!" and "I wish we had snacks" lol And I'm not really hungry, just craving carbs! So I don't buy anything.

(Trying to get fit for a trip to Mexico)

I would focus on hitting your protein and fat needs without obsessing over carbohydrates (this is assuming you don't have a medical condition that requires you to focus on carbohydrates). If you're in a deficit, eating carbohydrates isn't going to interfere with your weight loss. Just focus on getting enough protein and fat. There's no need to avoid bread and pasta (unless you don't find them worth the calories and want to eat other foods instead). I ate bread and pasta (along with rice and potatoes) regularly while losing weight. Just make sure you log the calories. If you want some cheese and crackers, have a portion that fits in your calorie goals.

FIFY

Otherwise, +1

Way too much Protein, and way too little fat. 20/20/60 much better!

Hi there! First, I think it's awesome that you are counting your macros! I'm currently doing P90X and for the first month the dietary plan is called the fat-shredder phase which calls for 1,800calories/day with a macro ratio of 50% Protein, 30% Carbs, 20% Fats. That translates to a total of 225g Protein, 135g Carbs, and 40g Fat. At first I struggled to even get close to the amount of proteins I needed to consume, while I always hit and passed my carbs amount. But then I did some research and the best things to get some lean protein are chicken breast. You get around 20g of protein for every 4oz (3oz when cooked). Also egg whites 3Tbs = 5g protein. Cottage cheese is also really good on protein, no carbs, and you can buy low-fat & no fat cottage cheese. Also turkey ham (5g protein for every slice?) I'm not too sure on that one.

I would drink a Bpi protein after a workout (24g Protein)
Morning breakfast would be something like egg-white omelet w/2 slices of turkey ham and sometimes I'd add a whole-wheat english muffin! (I LOVE MY BREAD!) And 4oz of cottage cheese.
My 1st snack: Cliff Builder's Protein Bar
Lunch: 5oz cooked chicken salad w/2 slices of turkey ham
2nd Snack: 1oz Turkey Jerky & low-fat cheese stick
Dinner: 5oz cooked chicken breast w/1 cup brown rice. Sometimes I'd 4 oz of cottage cheese.
Mostly all my meals I drink with water or sometimes I'd drink milk with my breakfast.

Also, someone else mentioned that you not stress to much on mico-managing each meal. Just worry about your hit your macros at the end of the day (some people have said it's okay if you track by the week too). So you don't have to get every meal precise c: For example my breakfast is highest in calories because I need the energy to start my day! c:

I hope I was able to help!