hey.. help with macros?
missallenxox
Posts: 175 Member
I have no clue about macros. I am trying to lose some weight, but my job requires me to sit on my *kitten* for a very long time.. i mean weeks lol. I try to use the hotel gyms after work but sometimes I work too late. So for someone who wants to lose weight, not starve, and isn't able to work out a solid routine... what should my macros be ? Any insight?
0
Replies
-
Focus on your calories first. Once you master logging those then I would see where you need to adjust your macros. All you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit.2
-
You must focus on everything if you want to lose weight in a proper way, like carbs intake, protein intake, fatts intake, and calories per meal,0
-
You must focus on everything if you want to lose weight in a proper way, like carbs intake, protein intake, fatts intake, and calories per meal,
Unless you have a medical disorder that requires or benefits from a certain macronutrient profile, there's little need to get very precise with them. 40/30/30 of carbs/fat/protein works for most people as a rough guideline.2 -
Only calories deficit is not enough bro you must understand from where these calories are comming, like if you are only focusing on low calories diet and you are getting more calories from fat then how it gonna work, stay healthy0
-
Calories from fat are just fine. Fat is good to eat. I lost 40kg eating a high fat diet.3
-
There is good fat and bad fat, like saturated transfat etc0
-
There is good fat and bad fat, like saturated transfat etc
And none of them prevent one from weight loss as long as they are in a calorie deficit.
You're missing the point which is that putting a hyper focus on macros isn't necessary for the OP to lose weight. There is no magic ratio that works for everyone. The only thing the OP should worry about macro wise is getting enough protein. A high protein diet is beneficial, especially when losing weight, as it helps preserve muscle mass.
OP, play around with your macros until you find what makes you feel most satiated. I personally find MFP's 50% carb default to be too high. I feel much better with a 40C/30F/30P spilt as the poster above stated. Carbs are usually between 35 to 45%, Fat 30 to 40%, and Protein 20 to 30%. I always make sure to hit a 100g minimum for my protein and 25g minimum for fiber, then anything else can fall where it may for the day. I try to pay attention to my body's signals to see what I may need more of that particular day.0 -
I have a desk job, so I'm lucky to hit 3,000 steps per day if I don't work out. And yes, eating to a deficit with a very sedentary lifestyle sucks, as I discover on rest days when I always bust my limit. But I don't work out because my job is easy and I work short hours. I work out because it's worth it, so I make time for it.
I have a routine, so I can work out every day at the same time (insanely early in the morning). But my friend is a paramedic, who manages to make time to play (field) hockey and run marathons. Where there's a will, there's a way.0 -
-
Focus on hitting your calorie goal primarily and don't worry too much about macros or working out. If you are very inactive then set your activity level to sedentary.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.7K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions