Macro Ratios

Macro Ratios describe how daily calories split across protein, carbs, and fat.

Starting points

GoalProtein (g/kg)Fat (g/kg)Carbs
Fat loss1.6–2.40.6–1.0Remainder of calories
Muscle gain1.6–2.20.6–1.0Remainder of calories
Endurance focus1.2–1.80.6–1.04–7 g/kg, scale with volume

Notes

Hit protein first. Set a fat floor. Let carbs float with training load.

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