Noob Plz help

[lukbigo]

So im currently at 230lb and my bodyfat is at 30% I just started to workout 4 days a week i will be going to my next duty station with the marines in 6 months i need to get my bodyfat down i have just started watching my diets and macros for the week they look like this

cal:1508
Fat:31.7
Carb:73.4
Protein:225.5

this is my 1st time trying to do macros and dieting im new and dont know if im doing it right plz help

 

[Marat]

You're on the correct road but your calories are probably bit low. Read the link in my signature -- specifically, check out the "do it yourself diet" part.

 

[lukbigo]

Ok thanks so much for the reply

 

[vortrit]

You should know what you are already eating and have some idea how to change. Being more active will help out immensely, and with changing your diet and cutting calories.

 

[jmorrison]

I notice that you say that you are going to your "next" duty station. I assume that you are already in? Where did you come up with 30%? I only ask because:
1. That is very very high
2. I can't imagine the marines allowing someone to get that high

Regardless, even if that is accurate, those cals are a bit low. Try for closer to 2k a day for a week or so and see what happens.

 

[lukbigo]

yes im sorry i mean i will be getting attached to a marine unit im a corpsman in the navy i been working at a easy hospital job in san diego for the last 2year and i blew up like a ballon your right the marines wouldnt let anyone get close to that.

 

[vortrit]

Diet and exercise should work fine. It's not rocket science.

 

[lukbigo]

so today my macro's were
cal:1774
Fat: 57.6
carbs:105.2
prot:217.6

I just wanted to know if i need more or less carbs

 

[jmorrison]

Up the protein a little, and then just go off of comfort. Some people feel better with slightly higher or slightly lower carbs. I prefer to have more fat than that when I cut, but thats just for my own satiety. Definately more protein though. 1.5g per lb of bodyweight is a good indicator, or 1.5g per lb of LBM is fine too.