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what's your percentage?

shepar79
shepar79 Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering what percentages you have for carbs, proteins, and fats.

I changed mine to 50%, 30% 20% today, is that an ok mix? I would like to optimize my weight loss :)

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  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    that sounds about right..
  • Gaz3376
    Gaz3376 Posts: 17 Member
    can someoen explain how to change your target percentages?
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Using percentages can be a little problematic for some people. Instead you should shoot for minimums.

    1g protein per pound of lean body mass
    .35g fat per pound of total body weight
    the rest you can fill in as you like

    For me, that ends up being about 30% fat, 40% carbs, 30% protein, which matches up nicely to my goals/training as well.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    can someoen explain how to change your target percentages?

    My Home > Goals > Change Goals > Custom
  • shepar79
    shepar79 Posts: 9 Member
    Using percentages can be a little problematic for some people. Instead you should shoot for minimums.

    1g protein per pound of lean body mass
    .35g fat per pound of total body weight
    the rest you can fill in as you like

    For me, that ends up being about 30% fat, 40% carbs, 30% protein, which matches up nicely to my goals/training as well.
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