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Hi all.. I may be reading all the posts and podcasts that discuss this wrong, because it seems they conflict each other, or perhaps there is wide variability… How do I figure my macros in grams per day on ULC days? Is it my goal weight times 1? Or .5? Or .8? For fats, and for protein... It seems that many sources say different things, and it appears to be changing over time, so if you could give me a good starting point guideline I'd appreciate it. My goal is fat loss. And how do I figure my lean body mass to plug into that equation? Or should I just use a goal weight that id like to achieve in that equation?Thanks for any and all input!
starting out its going to be half your goal weight for fat, and about goal weight for protein. Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
starting out its going to be half your goal weight for fat, and about goal weight for protein. Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
+1It all depends on the goal as well. There really isn't any conflicting information as well, the suggesting for more fats or fat dependent is still the same. Protein amounts are based upon training or not.
starting out its going to be half your goal weight for fat, and about goal weight for protein. Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
+1It all depends on the goal as well. There really isn't any conflicting information as well, the suggesting for more fats or fat dependent is still the same. Protein amounts are based upon training or not.
I get confused on this too....I don't know how much I want to weigh because I know I'll have a lot of muscle. Once upon a time I was 148 (I'm 5'5"), a runner and no muscle mass to speak of. I was almost too thin and looked skinny. I don't know if it is possible for my body to be 148 with muscles...so how do you even start esp when the scale doesn't tell the whole tale?
Figuring up your body fat percentage can really help with this. DEXA Scans, BodPods, and even some #pt measurements can assist finding the Lean Body Mass. After dropping so much of “X” weight, focusing on the Lean Mass can be tricky.
starting out its going to be half your goal weight for fat, and about goal weight for protein. Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
+1It all depends on the goal as well. There really isn't any conflicting information as well, the suggesting for more fats or fat dependent is still the same. Protein amounts are based upon training or not.
I get confused on this too....I don't know how much I want to weigh because I know I'll have a lot of muscle. Once upon a time I was 148 (I'm 5'5"), a runner and no muscle mass to speak of. I was almost too thin and looked skinny. I don't know if it is possible for my body to be 148 with muscles...so how do you even start esp when the scale doesn't tell the whole tale?
you can set up your macros for 10lbs lighter, and if you get there and still want to be lighter, do another drop.Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
Figuring up your body fat percentage can really help with this. DEXA Scans, BodPods, and even some #pt measurements can assist finding the Lean Body Mass. After dropping so much of "X" weight, focusing on the Lean Mass can be tricky.
Okay...I'm way MORE than 146 now, BUT I also have a lot more muscle than I used to too. I'll have to think about checking into the body fat measurements....maybe when I get a bit leaner. No funds for expensive stuff right now.
you can set up your macros for 10lbs lighter, and if you get there and still want to be lighter, do another drop.
Okay, I like this idea....right now, I'm not counting ANYTHING but carbs and guessing on any other ratios. I'm losing so as long as that is happening I don't want to count much of anything else just yet. I have spent more than half of my life counting "ponts" with Weight Watchers, so counting anything else just isn't appealing. If things slow down a lot, then I'll start looking closer into it.
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