How do I determine macro goals?

cyprant
cyprant Posts: 14 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
So I am confused about how how many grams of protein, carbs, fat, etc. That I should be aiming for? Can you please help me, I feel like there is so many different philosophies on what to eat...

I am 6'1, currently at 260lbs. I am not in a race to get to a goal weight, I just want to eat properly and with a 500-1000 calorie deficit (if that's safe) each day. I know if I do this my body will eventually find its proper weight over the coming years. Don't get me wrong, weight loss is my primary focus, but I want to do it "properly".

I am fairly active at work and am beginning to add resistance training to my life if that means any thing for my macro goals.

Thanks!

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  • gurinderGill1311
    gurinderGill1311 Posts: 5 Member
    Before deciding on. Macros you first need to decide on how many calories you are going to consume everyday.
    For that you need to calculate your BMR and TDEE which can be done for free under freebies section at http://getsetgo.fitness

    Ones you know your daily calories requirement, plan your macros and source of your calories.
    You can follow this rule to decide your protein fat and carbs break up

    if your goal is to gain weight
    Protein 0.8 - 1 grm per pound of body weight
    Fat 20% - 30%% of your daily calories
    Carbs the remaining calories to fulfill daily requirement.

    if you are cutting
    Protein 1.1 - 1.3 grams per pound of body weight
    Fat 15%-20% of your daily calories
    Carbs the remaining calories to be fulfill daily requirement.
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