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Q. What is the perfect macronutrient ratio for weight loss?

Answered by
Sanchari Majumder
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Jan 02, 2023

Hello doctor,

I am a skinny person with abdominal fat, trying to get a flat tummy. I am trying to figure out the right macros to eat, but there is so much conflicting advice online. I am "skinny fat" because all my fat just goes to my stomach, and I have small, skinny legs, which I am also trying to build with weight and resistance training. I have decided to try 30% carbohydrates, 35% fat, and 48% protein. Does this sound like a healthy option? Please tell me if fewer carbohydrates will give me better results.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Alternative foods are mentioned below.

  • In the early morning, have one glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon juice and one pinch of cinnamon powder.
  • After some time, have green tea and four almonds.
  • Breakfast 8.30 am - Lentils and vegetable soup, one bowl with two egg white.
  • Midmorning at 11 am - Fruit (apple, orange, guava, or pear).
  • Lunch at 1.30 pm - Multigrain atta roti, two pieces with vegetable curry, fish or chicken curry, and 100 gm soybean curry.
  • Evening snacks at 5.30 pm - Vegetable or chicken stew half bowl or popcorn.
  • Dinner at 9 pm - Chicken vegetable stew in one bowl with salad on one plate (three days a week).

Advice:

1. Take plenty of vegetables and fruits.

2. Avoid fast foods, sugary products, and chocolate ice cream.

3. Regular exercise is a must. (morning walk for 20 minutes).

4. Monitor your sugar level regularly.

5. Drink lots of water (eight to ten glasses per day).

6. Do not overeat.

7. Do not take stress.

8. Use less oil during cooking (try to use rice bran oil).

9. Sleep for at least eight hours.

Thank you.


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