Macros to lose weight at 260 lb
At 260 lb, a fat-loss target lands around 2860 kcal/day with 190 g of protein. The protein side is high on purpose — it preserves lean mass while the calorie deficit pulls fat off. Hit the protein number first; carbs and fat fill the rest of the calorie budget.
Daily calorie + protein targets for someone at 260 lb who wants to drop fat.
Calories: 2860 · Protein: 190 g
At 260 lb, a fat-loss target lands around 2860 kcal/day with 190 g of protein. The protein side is high on purpose — it preserves lean mass while the calorie deficit pulls fat off. Hit the protein number first; carbs and fat fill the rest of the calorie budget.