What is your nutrition percentage goals?

SaraJRosburg
SaraJRosburg Posts: 42 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
My goals are currently set to 50% carbs; 30% proteins and 20% fats. But that seems high to me for carbs. What is everyone else set at?

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  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,225 Member
    My carbs fluctuate around 50-60% of my daily calories and I've lost over 100 lbs in the last 14 months. Nothing wrong with carbs if you want carbs and they keep you full. Some people stay full longer with protein and/or fat. I prefer carbs.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    It depends.. Do you like carbs? Do you feel better eating higher carb?

    It comes down to the right balance for you, performance in your daily activities and exercise if you exercise. Think of it this way, how do you best fuel your day and feel your best?
  • Dano74
    Dano74 Posts: 503 Member
    Sounds perfect- that's a pretty standard ratio for the athletically inclined- and more carbs, generally, is more energy. And I'm with @Wynterbourne: carbs are way more satiating for me than fats/proteins so mine tend to be higher- pretty close to yours give or take 3-5%. But that's neither here nor there as this is about YOU.

    If you're at calories for deficit, the carb ratio isn't a big deal unless you personally via energy levels and ability to eat them... have an issue with it.
  • jolive7
    jolive7 Posts: 283 Member
    Mine is about 45% as long as you are getting a decent protein intake then no problems with high carbs!
  • SaraJRosburg
    SaraJRosburg Posts: 42 Member
    edited September 2016
    Dano74 wrote: »
    Sounds perfect- that's a pretty standard ratio for the athletically inclined- and more carbs, generally, is more energy. And I'm with @Wynterbourne: carbs are way more satiating for me than fats/proteins so mine tend to be higher- pretty close to yours give or take 3-5%. But that's neither here nor there as this is about YOU.

    If you're at calories for deficit, the carb ratio isn't a big deal unless you personally via energy levels and ability to eat them... have an issue with it.



    I tend to lean more toward protein, I eat more meats and protein shakes, I'm not a bread person. I just didn't know if I should alter my percentages myself.
  • xvolution
    xvolution Posts: 721 Member
    edited September 2016
    I have mine set to 50% carb/25% fats/25% protein. The only one I try to strictly enforce is the protein, as that 25% fits in with the suggested [0.8 x ideal body weight] formula to maintain muscle mass. For fats and carbs I juggle around the percentages a little to fit my caloric limits.
  • Dano74
    Dano74 Posts: 503 Member
    SaraJRosburg wrote: »
    Dano74 wrote: »
    Sounds perfect- that's a pretty standard ratio for the athletically inclined- and more carbs, generally, is more energy. And I'm with @Wynterbourne: carbs are way more satiating for me than fats/proteins so mine tend to be higher- pretty close to yours give or take 3-5%. But that's neither here nor there as this is about YOU.

    If you're at calories for deficit, the carb ratio isn't a big deal unless you personally via energy levels and ability to eat them... have an issue with it.



    I tend to lean more toward protein, I eat more meats and protein shakes, I'm not a bread person. I just didn't know if I should alter my percentages myself.

    You're definitely free to based on your goals!
  • frankiesgirlie
    frankiesgirlie Posts: 669 Member
    Dano74 wrote: »
    Sounds perfect- that's a pretty standard ratio for the athletically inclined- and more carbs, generally, is more energy. And I'm with @Wynterbourne: carbs are way more satiating for me than fats/proteins so mine tend to be higher- pretty close to yours give or take 3-5%. But that's neither here nor there as this is about YOU.

    If you're at calories for deficit, the carb ratio isn't a big deal unless you personally via energy levels and ability to eat them... have an issue with it.

    Wow Dano74. It makes me happy to see someone that is in such great shape saying they eat 50% carbs, as I do. Assuming that is you in your photo, I'll keep eating my carbs since they're the only thing that makes me feel satisfied and full.
  • Dano74
    Dano74 Posts: 503 Member
    frankiesgirlie wrote: »
    Dano74 wrote: »
    Sounds perfect- that's a pretty standard ratio for the athletically inclined- and more carbs, generally, is more energy. And I'm with @Wynterbourne: carbs are way more satiating for me than fats/proteins so mine tend to be higher- pretty close to yours give or take 3-5%. But that's neither here nor there as this is about YOU.

    If you're at calories for deficit, the carb ratio isn't a big deal unless you personally via energy levels and ability to eat them... have an issue with it.

    Wow Dano74. It makes me happy to see someone that is in such great shape saying they eat 50% carbs, as I do. Assuming that is you in your photo, I'll keep eating my carbs since they're the only thing that makes me feel satisfied and full.

    That's me- so intense. So dramatic.

    But yeah. Carbs are so great. So. Great. And totally not fattening.

    Another benefit I've seen... energy levels 100% on point. No crashes.
  • mari5466
    mari5466 Posts: 137 Member
    I want to gain a lot of muscle so I decreased my fat and increased my protein percentage.

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