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Hey, I asked this question in another one of your posts (the one about calculating Macros) but I don't think you saw it...



So that gives me a really big range for fat intake. Between 54 and 115 grams. So as long as I'm somewhere in that range, it's okay?

Great information thank you.

Curious, which Fish Oil do you recommend? Do you recommend any particular multi vitamin?

I determined my BMR to be 1964.05.
My BMI is 42%


I am trying to determine how many calories I burn in a 24 hour period. I would say around 600. I don't know for sure though. How do I know for sure?

How Do I determine activity level in a 24 hour period-besides that fact that is mostly sedentary? I work out for 35 mins at lunch on the elliptical. Other than that, I am mostly on my rear for work and commuting.

(Total Daily Energy Expednture)? [BMR + activity level in a 24 hour period]

How many calories (Carbs, Protien, and FAT) should I have then to Lose Lose Lose and be the healthiest? Just trying to figure this out here. Thank you for your help.

I personally take Controlled Labs Fish Oil. I've tried others, but CL makes really good products.

What are your stats exactly?

Age, Height, Weight, and Bodyfat% if you know this.

Thanks.

Thank you for your help!
Age 44
Height 5'8
Weight 275
Bodyfat (BMI?) 42%.

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Thank you for taking the time to post this. BTW - Love number #10!!! :happy:

Thank you for posting this. Great information and exactly what I needed to read right now

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How do you suggest calculating the minimum amount of each macro? Do you suggest a certain ratio? or something along the lines of 1g protein per lb of lean body mass?

How do you decide macro levels the ones MFP gives you or something else?

Protein: You should eat .5g to 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass.
Fats: You should eat .35g to .75g of dietary fat per lb of BODYWEIGHT.
Carbs: You can either put the rest into carbs, or spread it out with additional fats and proteins to get your intake for the day.

1g protein = 4 cals
1g fats = 9 cals
1g carbs = 4 cals

Hmmm, I don't know if I totally understand this. Let me see if I get this?

I used an online calculator to figure out how much calories I burn a day. It says my BMR is 1807 and if I'm lightly active, 2321, if I'm moderatley active then I need 2678.
I don't know which one to use. I have five kids, do a load of laundry a day, vacum, sweep, two or three loads of dishes, sweep, make beds....hmmm, I think think I'd be moderately active.
Anyhow. Let's say, lightly active. So if I need 2321 a day and I would like to lose 2 pds a week ( I weigh 225, I think I can handle losing two a week!), then I need to consume 1321 calories a day to lose two pds a week.

This is what I figured from the above info......I need
162 g protein is equal to 648 calories
112 g fat is equal to 1008
1654.......That's over the 1321.....and I have not consumed any carbs. Wouldn't I just gain weight? What am I missing? I'm 5ft 6.5inches, female, 225...Yes I am big boned and do have alot of muscle. The calculator also said I have
27.81 fat %

27.81% body fat....which is acceptable.....I don't think It's acceptable! LOL

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Thanks for your input!
Louisa

Great info! Thanks for taking the time to post this! :flowerforyou:

Thanks, this is a great reminder of stuff that I KNOW but don't always DO.

wow you really narrowed it down, well said ; )

Thanks....very informative.