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Is 40% fat macro a day too much?

blopmiyers
blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I don't really eat a lot of carbs throughout the day, I'd rather eat more fat than carbs tbh. Would 40% fat macro be too much? My protein is 30% and carbs 30% currently bulking.

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    As long as you're eating more than you burn, it doesn't matter. Macros are mostly a personal preference
  • tryett
    tryett Posts: 530 Member
    It is personal preference, you have to find what satisfies you. Mine is 45% fat . That and 30% protein is what works for me.
  • kingrat2014
    kingrat2014 Posts: 51 Member
    Try reading "Keto Clarity". The book has Chapter 5: Find Your Carbohydrate Tolerance Level and Chapter 6: Determine Your Personal Protein Threshold.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Nope, it you follow a low carb way of eating (WOE) then 40% of your energy coming from fat is definitely not too much. It really depends upon what works for you your body though. I get twice that on a daily basis but it's what works for me. (shrug)
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    There is no maximum on fat, just a minimum for fat and protein. As long as you get above the minimum requirements for protein, you could fill in the rest with fat.

    I eat 70-75% fat every day. Around 120g.
  • callumwalker1995
    callumwalker1995 Posts: 389 Member
    What if you eat a mix of high carb and fat? My carbs are 50% and fats 25%
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    I'll allow it.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    65% fat, 30% protein is my current setup. Feeling pretty good these days.
  • Shadowmf023
    Shadowmf023 Posts: 812 Member
    I'm currently doing 20% carb, 30% protein, and 50% fat.
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