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Wanting To Change My Macro Goals?

quitmakingexcuses
quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I want to change my macros but I'm not sure exactly what they should be. (Percentage wise). I'm 5'7'' and currently around 155 lbs, I'm trying to get to around 140 lbs and build muscle. MFP has me at 209g carbs, 51 g fat, and 57 g protein. How do I figure out the percentage that would better fit me?

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  • reaolliemama
    reaolliemama Posts: 483 Member
    I'm about your size and have the same goals...I was recently advised, by a friend (very fit and muscular), to set my macros to 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. I get 1450 calories, 145 carbs, 48 fat and 109 protein...I just changed it so I don't know how it's working...consider adding me as a friend and we'll get through this together!
  • Osu2k1
    Osu2k1 Posts: 116 Member
    I am doing 40-30-30 or the Zone Diet's Macro suggestions.
    40% Carb
    30% Protein
    30% Fat.
    I am 282, and am eating about 1800 calories.
  • reaolliemama
    reaolliemama Posts: 483 Member
    I am doing 40-30-30 or the Zone Diet's Macro suggestions.
    40% Carb
    30% Protein
    30% Fat.
    I am 282, and am eating about 1800 calories.

    Ahhh Zone...I could not think of that...that's me too!
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