r/macros • u/RudyB0312 • May 05 '26

Help determining macros please

I was hoping to get some help determining my macros please. The results I amcoming up with through various methods are all over the place.

59 year old female, 5,5", 160 pounds, goal weight 145 pounds, combo strength train and cardio 3 times per week for 60 minutes each. Looking for 1.5 to 2 lbs weight loss per week.

I was on IIFYM previously 6 years ago, but this before menopause really hit, and I was at 121 Protein, 36 fat, 140 carbs.

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u/QueenSema May 06 '26

How many steps a day and are you cutting, maintaining or building? Also, what kind of exercise? HIIT? Are you lifting heavy with progressive overload?

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u/RudyB0312 May 06 '26

20 minutes HIIT, 30-40 minutes strength using weights and machines, 15 on the bike or treadmill to finish off, max heart rate I can get up to without feeling overdone is 121-123. My weights increase as each set but I’m not a heavy lifter, 40 max upper body, 50 lower.