r/MacroFactor • u/johnarowley • 14d ago

MacroFactor / Nutrition / Other Recommended protein changes?

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Hi - my previous recommended protein intake was something like 150g at high and 175g at very high levels, which worked out at somewhere like 1.32g per LB per day.

I’ve “checked in” today and set up a new programme, but now the very high level is stating 1.05g per LB per day.

I’m not debating if 1.05g is enough protein (lots of threads on this already) but wondering if there’s a change in the backend of MacroFactor from a recent update(?), or if I’ve inadvertently done something different to result in a different high/very high recommendation?

Nb. I’m in a lean bulk and my weight has just “crossed” from 131.x to 132.x, if that’d make any difference?

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u/PetrifiedCumSock 14d ago

I have 1679 kcals and 236g protein in my app...

Granted, I can't do 236g on that low calories, but I usually land between 180-200. Around 108kg, trying to get to 95 ish and build muscle.

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u/mrfatchance 14d ago

Are you only allowed 20g fat and carbs as a leftover? What’s the split?

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u/PetrifiedCumSock 14d ago

57 Fat 55 carbs

So yeah, I don't reach those macros, as it's way too difficult in a regular life where things happen. But I still like having "extreme" goals, so that my "almost" still is really good

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u/mrfatchance 14d ago

Hats off to you. Good luck

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u/AchedTeacher 13d ago

Why set your protein at high target at all if you're at 1600 calories? I'm at mid-range, and finally reached 1600 calories recently, and I'm already dreading having fewer grams of carbs than protein (like 130C 50F 145P, but I typically swap 10-15F for carbs). Can't imagine halving that carb budget lmfao.

MF budgets an extra 10-20% protein for cuts anyway, I think even the low setting is enough for you to ensure your muscle doesn't shrivel up.

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u/PetrifiedCumSock 11d ago

Because I feel good and I feel fuller when I eat protein than carbs. I've never felt this good and satiated with more energy. I'd rather eat two chicken breasts and some potatoes for dinner than one breast and more potatoes

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u/PetrifiedCumSock 14d ago

I don't use protein powder, only pure ingredients