What are your daily carbs, fats, and protein percentages, and your fitness goals..? (lose, gain..)

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  • catharinamkotze
    catharinamkotze Posts: 57 Member
    The more fats you eat, the longer you feel full, the less calories you consume.
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    ^^Wow, interesting!!
  • JLeigh6002
    JLeigh6002 Posts: 4 Member
    Anyone else have a hard time eating more than 70g of protein a day? I get to the end of the day and it's always my farthest from the goal consumption. I am eating meat and a normal amount of food, but am having to go out of my way to get more protein in.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    JLeigh6002 wrote: »
    Anyone else have a hard time eating more than 70g of protein a day? I get to the end of the day and it's always my farthest from the goal consumption. I am eating meat and a normal amount of food, but am having to go out of my way to get more protein in.

    Nope... I've reduced mine to 130g and have to limit the amounts I'd choose to eat.
    Perhaps try planning meals in advance a day start by choosing a protein source for each meal
  • sgtx81
    sgtx81 Posts: 466 Member
    edited October 2017
    I'm trying to hit 70% fat, 25% protein, 5% carbs, but I'm having a devil of a time reaching my fat goal over the last few days since I added intermittent fasting to keto. The goal is to lose weight, and it's coming along quite nicely at the moment.
  • dwilliamca
    dwilliamca Posts: 325 Member
    Losing weight at 1200 calories (I'm a senior w/ low numbers). My macros are still at the default, but I find I usually end up with 40/40/20 eating the foods I like. Might be left over from old low carb habits I formed from earlier diets. I don't eat added sugar and keep white starches to the minimum.
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    edited October 2017
    I'm currently maintaining.
    TDEE around 2200 calories average (varies considerably depending on daily exercise)
    Height 4'11
    Weight 100 pounds

    My macros seem to natually fall at
    40% around carbs (around 200 grams),
    40% fat (around 90 grams) and
    20% protein (120 grams).

    This is more because of the food choices I like to make rather than a deliberate attempt to hit these ratios and these were about the same ratios when I was losing.
  • cryonic_273
    cryonic_273 Posts: 81 Member
    edited October 2017
    1200 calories

    Carbs 30%
    Protein 50%
    Fat 20%

    Aim is to lose 20kg - im slightly over half way.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited October 2017
    Goal = Gain. I like to look at grams instead of %

    120-125 grams of protein (around 25%)
    200-210 grams of carbs (around 50%)
    The rest fat
  • annaofsmile
    annaofsmile Posts: 8 Member
    dwilliamca wrote: »
    Losing weight at 1200 calories (I'm a senior w/ low numbers). My macros are still at the default, but I find I usually end up with 40/40/20 eating the foods I like. Might be left over from old low carb habits I formed from earlier diets. I don't eat added sugar and keep white starches to the minimum.

    I too am a SR and trying to get on some kind of structured diet plan. I've gained and gained over the years and have to get my weight back down. I am trying to lose about 20 lbs right now, and then go from there. I was given a recommended 1500 cal a day, with a low carb goal of ..."20g of carbs, 88g protein, and 122g fat, you will eat 1533kcal and lose 1.5kg (3.2lbs) in the first month". My problem is with so low of carb intake, I am having trouble eating 1533 cal and real problem eating that much fat. I want to maintain my energy and feel this low achievement of my fat will end up causing me to drop out. Any suggestions? thanks....
  • bfitgirl
    bfitgirl Posts: 138 Member
    C40% P30% F30% approx
    I’ve followed low carb before but this feels right for me now, however if I go up on carbs I generally try and keep fats low and visa versa.
  • annaofsmile
    annaofsmile Posts: 8 Member
    I just made a awesome salad tonight and stayed within my measly 2 g of carbs I had left for the day. <3 I have 19 to start the day. So I am thrilled, cause the salad was yummy,,,,,, I think I can do this... grinning big!
  • sgtx81
    sgtx81 Posts: 466 Member
    annaofsmile wrote: »
    I just made a awesome salad tonight and stayed within my measly 2 g of carbs I had left for the day. <3 I have 19 to start the day. So I am thrilled, cause the salad was yummy,,,,,, I think I can do this... grinning big!

    Nice!
  • neely47
    neely47 Posts: 30 Member
    I do 35% Protein, 35% Carbs, and 30% Fats.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    My protein varies from 70-90g.
    My fats vary from 70-110
    My carbs fill the rest.
    I maintain anywhere from 1900-2800.
  • JustRobby1
    JustRobby1 Posts: 674 Member
    Maintain @ 3200 calories

    I do not pay attention to macros.
  • Dvdgzz
    Dvdgzz Posts: 437 Member
    edited October 2017
    ~150 grams of protein. That is the only one I worry about, I get plenty of fat and carbs as well. Losing fat.

    3k calories per day give or take depending on activity.
  • missh1967
    missh1967 Posts: 661 Member
    catharinamkotze wrote: »
    The more fats you eat, the longer you feel full, the less calories you consume.

    This may not be true for everyone. It's definitely not true for me since fats are not very satiating to me. My split is 60% carbs, 25% protein, and 15% fat. The numbers vary a bit daily, of course. I am trying to lose very slowly, trying to decrease body fat and increase/maintain muscle. I'm about 5 pounds from where I'd ultimately like to be. I eat 1400 - 1800 calories/day, depending on activity.
  • DEBOO7
    DEBOO7 Posts: 245 Member
    edited October 2017
    Calories: 1098
    Carb: 22g (8%), Fat: 70g (57%), Protein: 95g (35%)
    Stats: W=114lbs, H=5'2", Age=56
    Goal 1) Reduce body fat from 22.1% to 21%
    Goal 2) Build lean muscle
    Goal 3) 110lbs (if possible, I'm small boned so it's a good goal weight for me)
    Personal rule.... I ignore exercise calories which means I don't worry if I go over my calorie count. If I do it's because my protein intake is higher.
    Exercise per week: crossfit 3x week, swimming 3x week (1 to 1.5km each swim), walk 7x10-12km
  • acfisher88
    acfisher88 Posts: 58 Member
    Losing around 0.5-1kg per week on 1350 cals a day, aiming for at least 100g of protein.
    It's breaking down as around:
    45% carb
    35% protein
    20% fat
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