Help with macros please!

maggie2092
maggie2092 Posts: 54 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

I'm looking for some help with my macro settings!
I am 24 year old female, 6'0", currently 265 lbs (already lost about 15 lbs) with a goal weight of 180. I am a nurse, while working I spend the majority of my 12 hr shift on my feet. Besides that, I do try to do 30-60 mins of cardio 3-4x week. The exercise part has been my downfall but I'm trying to do better.
Any suggestions of what calorie goals and macros I should set?

Thanks!

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  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    edited July 2017
    Did you go through the MFP setup to get a calorie goal? Why don't you want to try the MFP default macro balance of 50% carbs_20% protein_30% fat?

    The best macro balance is the one that works best with your way of eating. The only things you need to watch are that you get at least enough protein and fat.
  • morgan_mfit
    morgan_mfit Posts: 58 Member
    There's lots of online macro-calculators. Here's one I like: https://www.katyhearnfit.com/macro-calculator.html
  • morgan_mfit
    morgan_mfit Posts: 58 Member
    Also- youtube has lots of tutorials on how to calculate your macros as well. It'll take some trial and error, but stick with a set of macros for at least a couple weeks before making modifications.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    0.8g of protein per pound of bodyweight
    0.35g of fat per pound of bodyweight

    Carbs the rest
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