Hello! I’ve been on the IF journey since Dec 8 of last year. 26, M, 6 ft 0 in, SW 253.6, CW 233.8, doing (for the most part) a 16:8 split and tracking about 2100 calories/day.
My first question is understanding what a realistic goal weight is. The BMI range seems on the low end for me and I know that BMI is not the greatest metric, but what should I be shooting for?
Second, I’ve been trying to incorporate more strength training into my routine to build muscle/mitigate muscle loss/build tone. Since my understanding is that muscle is denser than fat, as I build muscle won’t my goal weight need to be raised to reflect this?
Third, how much do macros matter at this point? I understand that everything boils down to CICO but I want to make my meals count. Should I start to try and emphasize my macros more as I hit the gym more or focus on CICO?
Thank you in advance. I’ve learned so much from this community already and gather a lot of motivation from your stories!
\>My first question is understanding what a realistic goal weight is. The BMI range seems on the low end for me and I know that BMI is not the greatest metric, but what should I be shooting for?
At 6’, I think anywhere from 190-220 is entirely reasonable.
\>Second, I’ve been trying to incorporate more strength training into my routine to build muscle/mitigate muscle loss/build tone. Since my understanding is that muscle is denser than fat, as I build muscle won’t my goal weight need to be raised to reflect this?
Not necessarily.
\>Third, how much do macros matter at this point? I understand that everything boils down to CICO but I want to make my meals count. Should I start to try and emphasize my macros more as I hit the gym more or focus on CICO?
I haven’t counted macros a single time in the past year that I’ve been IF and I’m closing in on 90 lbs lost.
I’d take the GW at 10 pounds at a time. As you get lower your ultimate goal weight will become apparent. If you’re medium sized for your height I’d expect 165-170. If you’ve got more muscle it may be higher.
CICO is optional, and macros are not. You don’t have to count them precisely, but you should be aware of what products consist of what and how much you need.
Edit: Count your TDEE and subtract 500kcal to be in a healthy deficit. That would give you an idea about how much kcal and macros you should eat. Include your activity level and fat %, if you know it, with your calculations. They’ll count your GW, too.