How to Calculate Your Macros for Weight Loss

Plate of balanced macros showing protein, carbs, and fat portions for weight loss

Updated: June 7, 2026 · By Anthony Collova, founder of IIFYM.com To calculate your macros for weight loss, find your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), subtract a deficit of 15 to 20 percent, then divide the remaining calories into protein at 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of body weight, fat at about 25 percent […]

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