MACRO NUTRIENT Review

Macro Nutrient Review

Putting it all together

We’ve spent the last few weeks breaking down the three macronutrients Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat.   Let’s review. 

Protein: Contains amino acids that build and repair muscle.

Carbohydrates: Converted to glucose in the body, primary source of energy.

Fat: Responsible for hormones, healthy hair and skin.  Calorically dense.  

Everyone’s caloric and macronutrient needs are different but this is what we recommend as a starting place for active people who want to lose fat.

Protein - 1-1.2 grams per day per lb that you weigh

Carbohydrates - .9-1 gram per day per lb that you weigh

Fat - .25 - .35 grams per day per lb that you weigh

Here’s how that would look in practice:

150lb Female

165g protein

140g carbohydrates

50g fat

200 lb Male

240g protein

200g carbohydrate

60g fat

Again, these are starting places.  We recommend being consistent for about 2 weeks and make adjustments based on results.  

If you have any questions please let us know.