Best ratio of carbs/fats/protein to build lean muscle?

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coopersmom2006
coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
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Hi all. I'm currently at the weight my body would like to be at but I'd like to burn the last bit of fat off my belly area and work on definition. I was just reading an article that says "For moderately active people, who may do one to two days strength training a week and primarily cardiovascular workouts, a less-protein-heavy diet is a better choice. Eating 40 percent protein, 30 percent fat, and 30 percent carbohydrates will work well." Does that seem correct? 40% protein seems like an awful lot of protein. If you currently use this ratio and it's working for you, can I ask what your typical day of food looks like? Do you always make your protein needs for the day?

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  • alphatau
    alphatau Posts: 2 Member
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    a one to one ratio of carbs/proteins is what was suggested to me... IDK about fats... Hope it helps :)
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
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    I'd set minimums at approximately 1g/lb lean mass in protein, .35g/lb bodyweight in dietary fat, and let carbs end up wherever they do based on how far over you are on the above values.

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