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Does anyone else struggle with macros?

Brocksterdanza
Brocksterdanza Posts: 208 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have a tough time hitting the goal. Im also still looking for best mix for me... im wanting to lose weight but i obviously want to hang on to as much muscle as possible. Thoughts on a quality number for each? I weigh 252...

Thanks all

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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Get a gram of protein per pound of lean mass and let the fats and carbs fall where they may. Energy balance and training play a much more significant role in body composition than macro balance does.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    what is your current caloric intake? what ratio of macros are you aiming for?

    i'd recommend running your stats through a TDEE calculator to get an idea of what you need and then set a goal caloric intake under that

    the TDEE calculator I use also gives recommended macros depending on low/moderate/high carb ratios

    tdeecalculator.net
  • Brocksterdanza
    Brocksterdanza Posts: 208 Member
    I'm calculated to get roughly about 3400 calories a day... i usually eat around 2500 or so... i will check out that calculator, thanks
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    ususally eat - are you weighing your food? or just eye-balling it>

    if you open up your food diary, other more saavy MFPer's can give advice
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