New Guy - Headed in the right direction

62Rich
62Rich Posts: 26 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Good day - I am your typical 57 years old man, who is 40lbs overweight. I work 50+ hours a week, sitting behind a desk. Which doesn't leave mush time to workout. It's time for me to get healthy for me - my wife - my children - my grandchildren.
I'm wanting to know more about the percentage of macros I need. I know the MFP defaults to 50% 30% 20% - but for a guy my age is that still a good ratio?
I'm also starting (as of yesterday) to sneak in a little bit of activity during the day... as I am tele-working like so many of us, I'll take a quick walk around the block (0.4 mile). Drop and do some pushups, planks etc.

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  • Courtscan2
    Courtscan2 Posts: 499 Member
    As far as pure weight loss goes, your macros don't matter all that much, although some people find that more protein or fat lead to higher level of satiety, which leads to lower chances of over eating, and making it easier to keep to your calories. So basically - that mix looks fine, as long as you stick to your calorie limits. Give it a go for a few weeks (or months, even), and see how you feel. If it's working, great! You can always tweak it in the future, once you are further down the path.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,091 Member
    Answered over on your other thread. :drinker:
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,091 Member
    Answered over on your other thread. :drinker:
  • Weedsir
    Weedsir Posts: 14 Member
    edited April 2020
    https://www.iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

    I've used this in the past mate.
    Good luck!

    *edit*
    Just checked the link as i haven't been on there in a long time. Not 100% sure if its still free.

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