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02-06-06, 08:46 AM
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Macronutrient help!
So, since I'm not working out for about 6weeks I'm trying to figure out what a good macronutrient breakdown would be. Since I'm not working out, I obviously don't need a ton of carbs and I also don't want to eat a lot of fat. However, I also don't need a ton of protein since I'm not breaking down muscle. I was going to do a 30/50/20 C/P/F breakdown. For me recalculated BMR, which is about 2650, that would call for 200/330/59 grams of each. Does that sound about right? It sounds like too much protein for a virtually non-exercising person. On the other hand, maybe an excess of protein will help not lose muscle mass. Thanks for any opinions.
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#2
02-06-06, 08:54 AM
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why not just stick with a 45/35/20, or 40/40/20? that would be 232 or 265 grams of protein...isn't that adequate? I don't think an excess of protein will be particularly anti-catabolic
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02-06-06, 08:14 PM
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I like the 30/50/20 breakdown - it's pretty clean...
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02-07-06, 08:18 PM
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here's what I do. I keep fat at 17% of total calories for all conditions. I then decide on protein based on conditions. I wouldn't go any less than 1.2 grams per lbm. I fill in the rest of the calories with low GI carbs.
Good luck.
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