Trying to get leaner...how much carbs?

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DizzyLinds
DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
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Hey,

I'm currently trying to increase my weight training routine/weight lifted in order to become leaner.

I have increased my protein intake to approx 120g+ per day, but i'm not quite sure how many grams of carbs i should be consuming. Do i go low carb high portein? My MFP deficit is currently set at 500calories (i'm consuming 1360 cals per day plus exercise cals. I'm approx 5ft, 120lbs

Any suggestions?

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  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
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    *bump * I'm interested to know this too
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,337 Member
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    www.body-improvements.com/resources/eat

    Best info I have ever seen including recommendations for working out macros.
  • TenderBranson
    TenderBranson Posts: 114 Member
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    Depends on your bodytype/activity level.
  • mrdee555
    mrdee555 Posts: 178
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    120 protein = 480 kcal
    140 carbs= 560kcal
    40 fats= 360kcal

    Total= kcal 1400 kcal

    Try that for a week and see Linds:))
  • yesiwillbeloosingit
    yesiwillbeloosingit Posts: 64
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    www.body-improvements.com/resources/eat

    Best info I have ever seen including recommendations for working out macros.

    Great article.. Thanks for sharing the link
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
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    120 protein = 480 kcal
    140 carbs= 560kcal
    40 fats= 360kcal

    Total= kcal 1400 kcal

    Try that for a week and see Linds:))

    I think that's nearly what i'm doing kind of. I'm prob higher on protein than that and slightly lesser on carbs at the mo.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,404 MFP Moderator
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    It really depends on your body. For me, i need around 200g or i bonk during my workouts. The biggest thing is having a very small caloric deficit or eat at maintenance as well as lifting heavy.
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
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    I'm just not sure if eating 120g is too low?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,404 MFP Moderator
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    I'm just not sure if eating 120g is too low?
    You can try it and if you get tired a lot or bonk during a workout then its fine.

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