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Question regarding macros

celinamoreno
celinamoreno Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
Hello so I just have a question regarding the macros settings. I am 5'4 average frame trying to tone up and show more muscle definition. Maybe drop 5 lbs or so or even just turn it into muscle. Anyways I have my macros set for 45 percent protein 35 percent carbs and 20 percent fat. Does that sound appropriate for what I am trying to do? Not sure on where I should have them set I am aiming for high protein low fat. Minimal carbs. Any advice appreciated thanks in advance. My weight is at 134 right now.

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  • FiNnY22
    FiNnY22 Posts: 126 Member
    Looks good to me, you can always tweak fat up and carbs down 5% if needs be in time.
  • loulamb7
    loulamb7 Posts: 801 Member
    45% protein sounds a little high to me. I believe general recommendation would be .65 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, .35 to .45 grams of fat per pound and the reminder in carbs. So at 134 lbs that should be
    134 * .65 or 134 * 1 = 87 to 134 grams of protein = 348 to 536 calories
    134 * .35 or .45 = 47 to 60 grams of fat = 423 to 540 calories
    Remainder of calories from carbs.
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