im trying to calculate 40-40-20 macros but i dont know whic "rate" to use. Here are my numbers as of today:
Daily caloric intake: 1910.52
RMR: 1996 Calories per day.
BMR: 1846.6
Maintenance calories= 2308.25
For cutting: maintence-200= 2108.25
Which rate would i use to calculate 40/40/20 macros? I would like to use 1.25g protein for every Lb of weight. So would I use 1.25xlean bodymass, or 1.25xmy full weight?
Weight: 177 Pounds or 80 Kilograms.
lean body mass: 159.21
any help would be great guys. im so confused even after spending hrs reading hundreds of articles, thanks.
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02-27-2007, 06:01 PM #1Girlfriend stealer
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calculate macros from RMR, BMR, Daily caloric intake, or maintence calories?
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02-27-2007, 06:05 PM #2SEAman First Class
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The 40/40/20 split should apply 2 ur daily caloric intake. I'd say the 1.25 g/lb should apply 2 ur full weight.
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02-27-2007, 06:22 PM #3Girlfriend stealer
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thanks alot, why would i need to know all these other rates then? also, is 1.25g protein the optimal amount?
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02-27-2007, 06:25 PM #4Italian Stallion
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cutting? bulking? CULKING?? I would say anywhere from 1.25-1.5 is suitable enough. I know people who cut and go as high as 2g/lb. But, they are also very low on carbs.
Emanuele A. Solito
BS in Health Professions and Preventative Rehabilitation; BAA in Entrepreneurship; Minor in Nutrition from Central Michigan University
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02-27-2007, 06:27 PM #5Girlfriend stealer
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sorry im cutting. I didnt think that mattered because protein doesnt build fat
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