Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 104, Messages: 22775

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dietary macro help

fsimmons
fsimmons
Posts: 77
Joined: 2003/03/24
United States
2003/04/03, 04:18 PM
i'm having a hard time trying to stay within these guidelines. 2330 calories, 375g carbs, 150g protein, 28g fat.
i usually eat between 1200 and 1800 cal and 30 to 60g fat. when i eat more the fat count goes up. and when i eat less the macros are off. i'm really not sure how i should be working this. i've tried supplementing with protein bars. but i can only eat so many before i need to take a laxative especially with the iron in the vitamins i've been taking.
i lift about 2/week 1hr each visit faithfully and i usually get in some cardio 2/week too. (i know i'm supposed to do 3, but that problem's being addressed) i'm loosing about 2lbs/week and i'm starting to fit into clothes that i've long ago put away, so part of me isn't really concerned.
but i do want to know how i'm supposed to do this correctly. any suggestions or ideas about how to get my numbers in line would be appreciated
Carivan
Carivan
Posts: 8,542
Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2003/04/03, 06:06 PM
Instead of the protein bars try a good quality Meal replacement, and you can always supplements with protein powder (shakes).

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Ivan Montreal Canada
fsimmons
fsimmons
Posts: 77
Joined: 2003/03/24
United States
2003/04/04, 11:28 AM
carivan
are u suggesting to try mrb's to increase my calories or as an actual replacement to a meal?
ravenwolf
i avg about 1400 cal/day. is that enough? i really want to know about what percent or the ratios for carb/protein/fat i should be eating. since i eat between 5 and 7 small meals/day i don't know how i can squeeze anything more in. the way i eat i'm definitely not starving. if i know the ratios, i can at least tailor what i am eating to fit them.
Carivan
Carivan
Posts: 8,542
Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2003/04/04, 08:56 PM
Yes, add in an MRP to add good calories, (better than bars)
and the protein to up your count.

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Ivan Montreal Canada