Macro balance

tgomes62
tgomes62 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
Hello!

I'm seeking some advice on how to maintain my energy while still keeping in line with my Macro goals (50% carbohydrates, 30% from fat, and 20% protein). My calorie intake is set to about 1800 calories to lose weight however for the past couple of days I've consumed much less than the recommended 1800 calories but have exceeded my macro percentages or just met them with only one meal and one snack (one of them was 1/2 cup of mango). I know that starving myself will not give me results yet I'd like to find a way and invite anyone's advice on how to meet my macros and maintain good energy without completely overloading myself with pre-workout. Thank you and I hope we can all talk soon!! :)

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  • KuchieJr93
    KuchieJr93 Posts: 15 Member
    If you're getting 1800 calories in.. with 50% carbs I don't see why you're having such low energy levels. Like you said, you haven't been hitting your calorie goals. You said much less so I'm assuming 1k calories a day? With that said.. right there is why you're feeling sluggish.

    Get your calories in... eat a balanced diet. Don't over think it. Slow and steady wins the race.
  • KuchieJr93
    KuchieJr93 Posts: 15 Member
    Oats, sweet potatoes, bananas, granola, yogurt, beans... fish protein.. chicken... tuna... whole grain waffles. I mean a lot to pick and choose from definitely in portion size that you can have decent sized meals as well being as how all the foods are so calorie restiditricted already.
  • GoldBikiniGoals
    GoldBikiniGoals Posts: 47 Member
    I'm a little confused; are you saying you're going over all your macros before your calories (would mean there's an issue with your entries) or that you're eating too much of one specific macro?

    I run similar macros to you (45carb/30fat/25protein) and eat around the same amount of cals. I actually find that above 45% I get a draggy feeling. You might want to look at the type of carbs you're filling those calories with, it can really make a difference. If you're looking to even out your macros, focus on whichever one you're having the hardest time reaching and you may find your food options help balance the others.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    OP I think you might be confusing # of grams with %.

    If your goal is 50% carbs, that means 50% of 1800 cals = 900 cals = 225g of carbs.

    30% of 1800 cals = 540 cals = 60g of fat

    20% of 1800 cals = 360 cals = 90g of protein

  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    kimny72 wrote: »
    OP I think you might be confusing # of grams with %.

    If your goal is 50% carbs, that means 50% of 1800 cals = 900 cals = 225g of carbs.

    30% of 1800 cals = 540 cals = 60g of fat

    20% of 1800 cals = 360 cals = 90g of protein

    This. And honestly, if you are just getting started, worry about consistently dialing in your calories first, the worry about macros once you get the hang of it.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Are you looking at the breakdown as you go through the day? It'll change with each meal - so if the first thing you entered was a meal of mango, you carbs would show close to 100% as mango has little else. As you add other foods, the % will change...
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