Calculating macros

#1

I have been keeping track of carbs for the past three weeks
But not protein or fats. I try to eat fats and go easy on protein but I’m not loosing weight.
In the beginning I wanted to keep it simple but now that I have got the hang of counting carbs I would like to keep track of protein and fats.
I had been kind of keeping track of calories. I believe they were around 1800 -2000. Maybe some days lower. But the last couple days I have really been hungry!
This past week I believe my energy has improved and I am past the “flu” which I had for a solid two weeks.
I’m 59 yo female and my weight started at 139lbs and I’m 5’3" ( and a half ). I’m at the high end of normal weight range. Higher than I’ve been in my life.
My question is how do I count the protein and the fats?

(John) #2

Same way you count carbs, only it is easier because there is nothing to subtract.

(Karen Fricke) #3

Find an app and use it. My fitness pal is pretty easy. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, get one. There not very expensive and you might be surprised by how get off your guesses are. For your size, keep protein around 45-50 grams.

#4

You won’t lose weight on 1800/2000 calories. Those are maintenance calories. Drop to 1400 and you will lose weight

#5

Thanks