Calories in vs Calories out

Calories in vs Calories out

I just started IIFYM and seriously tracking fat intake instead of only protein... Honestly, eating the way I normally do, I only have to track calories. Over the time I've been using calorie counter, my fat has always been 80-90 grams, and protein has always been ~230 grams except today because im traveling for another college visit. I think I still got ~190+ grams from almost all whole foods.

Try tracking your macros for a week or two, and if you notice you always hit/exceed your fat and protein, you can go back to just doing calories.

 

Calories in vs Calories out

You didn't say you counted them...

There is a bit of variability there. Unless you are very light, I would not be comfortable with those levels and that variability.

By the way, read this on "good vs bad" food choices:
http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-n...-clean-eating/

Cliffs: 10-20% of what you eat can be "junk" foods if you so choose.

 

Calories in vs Calories out

you probably get bloated from salt and preservatives in the fast/processed foods. Happens to me too. Try getting the low sodium options or the "fresh" menu items. Makes it more manageable for me.

 

Calories in vs Calories out

230 grams for a 156 LB person? Dude that's way overkill

You only need about .5 to .8 grams of protein per LB of bodyweight. I'm 210 LBs and I almost never consume any more than 150-160 grams

 

Calories in vs Calories out

what if he prefers protein rich foods over carbs?