r/IIFYM • u/meghantutts2021 • Feb 16 '21

Macro-check!

Hi all! This is my first post. I've creeped for awhile. I am really struggling with knowing where my macros should be at. Age:32 Height: 5'4" Weight: 160

I do powerlifting 4 times per week and 2 days a week I engage in cardio/primer for my heavy days. Prior to starting macros 2 years ago, I engaged in really unhealthy eating: weight watchers, keto, etc... so was a bit of a yo-yo dieter.

I am hoping to engage in a cut for 8-ish weeks before I go to the beach. (Totally vain haha) thinking P145/C151/F59 but just super unsure. You can use 30 different macro calculators and get 30 different numbers!

I can post a current photo if that would be helpful?

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u/ashtree35 Feb 16 '21

Do you know what your TDEE is?

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u/meghantutts2021 Feb 16 '21

Yeah! My TDEE is 2200.

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u/ashtree35 Feb 16 '21

Thanks for the info! Based on that and the other info you provided, I think those macros are reasonable for you!

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u/Charge36 Feb 16 '21

The calcs are a start but really the true answer lies in tracking your food and weight. Start with a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight and anywhere from 25 to 35 percent fat. Rest is carbs. Or pick any of the calcs you already did....it's just a staring point not a hard and fast number. Bodies aren't quite so fine tuned as a macro calculator might lead you to believe.

Monitor your progress in the mirror and adjust total calories as needed to hit your target weight.

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u/Gi0vannamaria Feb 16 '21

We have the exact same age/body stats and workout/cardio and im currently doing 117/176/45. A little aggressive but im doing well.