Trying to track my macros to aid in weight loss. Help please!
Hey! I'm a 21 year old female weighing 160 pounds and 5'10" tall. I have a slender frame but would like to lose about 15 pounds and tone up a bit. For about a week now I've been eating ~100g of carbs, ~100g of protein, and ~40g of fat a day averaging about 1200 cal. I haven't weighed myself yet but haven't seen any noticeable difference in the week. (i know it has only been a week).
I'd just like to be sure that this is a suitable distribution for me! I go to the gym 6 times a week, mostly strength training but the occasional cardio is involved.
Thank you!
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09-20-2015, 07:06 PM #1Registered User
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Trying to track my macros to aid in weight loss. Help please!
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09-20-2015, 07:56 PM #2C8H10N4O2
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Where did you come up with those numbers?
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09-20-2015, 08:58 PM #3Registered User
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I used the app myfitnesspal to find a rough estimate and it told me 133g protein, 116g carbs, and 37g fat. I can never figure out how to get more than about 100g of protein a day so I just aim for 100. Should I decrease my carbs too?
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09-20-2015, 09:08 PM #4Kyrgyz in heart
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Try asking this question in the Nutrition subforum of the Female Bodybuilding section on this board. You might be able to get specific answers from other females with experience. They might become your support group and friends.Originally Posted by mckennawieser
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Eat protein rich foods like meat?Originally Posted by mckennawieser
see post #2 for macrosThe most important aspect of weight training; whether for the athlete, bodybuilder, or average person is to better ones health and ability without injury. - Bill Pearl
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