Macros

derekdungan
derekdungan Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How do I decide what is best fo me,I'm 5.6 & weight 10.11st,didn't train for 3 months due to bad arm break,I'm trying to get to 10st then bulk back up a little,I'm back doing light weight s & cardio 6 days a week & eating on 1500 calories a day but not sure what % of carbs protein & fats would be best..any help would be great

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  • pompeyjosh1990
    pompeyjosh1990 Posts: 90 Member
    Hi mate, why are you trying to drop weight to put it back on again? do you mean you want to get ripped then bulk?.....I normally Bulk through Autumn Winter, then start cutting cycle in Winter, Spring ready for summer months when im training properly..... Have you gone on google and typed in macro calculator? does it show how many calories you should be eating a day?
  • derekdungan
    derekdungan Posts: 2 Member
    Put on weight when out injured,I just put in what I wanted on here & it gave me 50% carbs in diet but I think it to much,I want to burn some belly fat but can't lift heavy yet as arm is not strong enough yet
  • pompeyjosh1990
    pompeyjosh1990 Posts: 90 Member
    ok, well keep your diet consistent but sustainable....HIT training is brilliant for losing weight!! give it a go
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,442 MFP Moderator
    Calories might be a bit low for someone who doesn't have a ton of weight to lose.


    Macros should be around:

    Protein: .8-1g per lb of lean body mass
    Fats: .35-.6g per lb of lbm
    carbs: rest

    Fats and carbs are a bit variable and can increase fats over if you prefer.
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