I love macro-tracking and have done it for almost a year to do some body re-composition and up my protein. But you started to lose me when you said 1.6 grams per kg of body weight in protein, and 30-50 grams of fiber a day. I truly don't know how I would fit that much FOOD alone to get those nutrients in each day. I'm 130 and 5'2" — I do 155g of protein a day but that feels like a STRETCH for me still and something I have to REALLY push for each day and schedule to get it all in without bursting. And same with fiber — I don't know how I could fit it all in! Do you have a sample meal plan somewhere you've shared where these types of macros are possible? At that calculation, I'd need to be doing over 200g of protein a day (the thought alone gives me anxiety, haha).
Hi! I think the calculation is a little off :) 1.6 grams per KG of body weight would have you at about 94 grams of protein. 130 lbs in kgs is 59, so 59 kg x 1.6 = 94 grams of protein a day. 155 grams a day may be even more than you need. I think you could easily scale down to 100-130 grams and still see strong results!
Loved reading this one! I've been macro tracking since Christmas and have been shocked at how much I've learned, and how it actually does not feel restrictive/feels much more like lifestyle changes. I was always resistant to macro tracking because I thought it would feel restrictive. I've slowed down on tracking in the last month with traveling more, but with the shift in seasons and types of foods I eat, I think I'm going to pick it back up for a bit.
I love hearing that it's been a helpful learning experience for you! You're spot on that it's not something that needs to be done year-round, but is always an option when you have capacity/desire.
I love macro-tracking and have done it for almost a year to do some body re-composition and up my protein. But you started to lose me when you said 1.6 grams per kg of body weight in protein, and 30-50 grams of fiber a day. I truly don't know how I would fit that much FOOD alone to get those nutrients in each day. I'm 130 and 5'2" — I do 155g of protein a day but that feels like a STRETCH for me still and something I have to REALLY push for each day and schedule to get it all in without bursting. And same with fiber — I don't know how I could fit it all in! Do you have a sample meal plan somewhere you've shared where these types of macros are possible? At that calculation, I'd need to be doing over 200g of protein a day (the thought alone gives me anxiety, haha).
Hi! I think the calculation is a little off :) 1.6 grams per KG of body weight would have you at about 94 grams of protein. 130 lbs in kgs is 59, so 59 kg x 1.6 = 94 grams of protein a day. 155 grams a day may be even more than you need. I think you could easily scale down to 100-130 grams and still see strong results!
Loved reading this one! I've been macro tracking since Christmas and have been shocked at how much I've learned, and how it actually does not feel restrictive/feels much more like lifestyle changes. I was always resistant to macro tracking because I thought it would feel restrictive. I've slowed down on tracking in the last month with traveling more, but with the shift in seasons and types of foods I eat, I think I'm going to pick it back up for a bit.
I love hearing that it's been a helpful learning experience for you! You're spot on that it's not something that needs to be done year-round, but is always an option when you have capacity/desire.