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Macros?

AirCircleI
AirCircleI Posts: 334 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What is a good ratio to set your fat, carb, protein macros to? I know the preset ones on here put protein very low (15%) and I was always going over. So I'd like to set mine to a good ratio that promotes losing fat and gaining muscle. There are a lot of suggestions on the internet, from 45% carb, 30% protein, 25% fat, to all sorts of other variations.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!!

Replies

  • Werglum
    Werglum Posts: 378 Member
    I don't know, but I'd like to find out too!!
  • AirCircleI
    AirCircleI Posts: 334 Member
    Bumping up....
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    I set mine to 50% carb, 20% protein, and 30% fat. That is very easy to eat and meets my high calorie running program with room for a small daily deficit.
  • holeshottdr
    holeshottdr Posts: 364 Member
    I run a 40% protein, 30% carb, 30% fat.
  • knight76306
    knight76306 Posts: 233 Member
    I set mine to 45% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat.

    There are other websites that can help you figure it out. Bodybuilding.com - in the forums - has a good one.
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