Macros

I asked chat GPT to tell me my macros. I’m unfamiliar with all of this. Does this look right? For reference, I’m 5’6, 149 pounds, goal weight is 125-130. I lift weights 4 days a week for about 45 mins and walk 5 days a week (some days 30 minute high incline and others a 45 minute brisk walk).

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Looks right to me but it also depends on what your goal is. What is yours? I used to obsess over my macros when I was lifting. Protein goal is aggressive but doable

At first glance it looks fine. If I was you I’d rather track the calories I currently eat and subtract from that instead. Since you don’t know your current maintenance you don’t really know the deficit chat gpt is giving you.

@Alice I’m not sure I’ve been eating enough 😅 so I’m worried about cutting back further

100–150 grams of carbohydrates is safe for most people trying to lose weight, while others recommend 50–150 grams per day for sedentary people with insulin resistance. If you're looking to lose fat and exercise at a high intensity, you might need 1–3 grams of carbohydrates per pound of body weight.

From google ai response.

So yes, I think that’s a good place to start for carbs. You might want more carbs or less depending on how much you work out. I keep my carbs relatively low when I’m not having enduring workouts.

Idk you could do this on chat gpt! 🤯

Yes that looks good! You typically want your protein to be around your goal weight and you can experiment with splitting the remaining calories on fat and carbs based on what works better for your body. Some people respond well to high fat some don’t but protein is the main key!

Feel free to tweak these numbers based on how you’re feeling and seeing results. Find what works best for you: Calories: Aim for 1,500-1,800 daily. This should help with weight loss while keeping you fueled. Protein: About 81-115 grams a day—it’s great for muscle recovery since you're lifting. Fats: Keep it around 37-64 grams a day for overall health. Carbs: Target 150-200 grams a day to keep you energized for those workouts and walks. Keep rocking it, mama! 👏🏽🎊✨

Looks about right. I’m 5’10 148. Was 145 pre pregnancy. I just try to eat 100 grams of protein a day. I don’t count anything else tho but I’d venture to say I eat over 2000 calories a day. So you’re probably spot on with those numbers.

Looks right to my knowledge. I was taught to eat enough protein for your goal weight.