cutting and the harris benedict formula
ok here goes
i used that harris benedict formula based upon my total LEAN body mass... (meaning, i subtracted the amount thats body fat to see the results as if i were 0% body fat)
the result was 1950Kcal, and i multiplied it by 1.75 (because i work out 7 days/week... 3 days lifting, 4 days cardio - 1hr each day) and got 3360Kcal
now in accordance to the formula it says this would be the amount of calories to maintain my body weight
but im wondering... during a cutting diet what percentages should be fat, protein and carbs?
ive heard all different numbers such as 60% carbs, 20% protein, 20% fats
or
40%carbs 40% protein and 20% fats
60% carbs sounds a little crazy to me, because if that were the case id be taking in over 400g of carbs per day.... doesnt sound like a cutting diet to me
40% carbs... maybe a little more reasonable?
I'm essentially looking to see if anyone can tell me what % of carbs i should have to maintain my lean body mass while doing my intense workouts
some more info about me:
20years old,
230lbs, 23% bf
6ft tall
medium rate metabolism when not working out
essentially looking to get my body fat as low as possible while maintaing muscle size and strength
thanks