Rooted Targets

When entered, the burn estimate switches to Katch-McArdle, which reads body composition and is more accurate for lean, muscular clients. It also lets you base protein on lean mass.

Total or goal weight: 0.8 to 1.0 works well. Lean mass: aim higher, around 1.1 to 1.2, since the basis number is smaller.

Raising fat pulls carbs down at the same calories. For perimenopausal clients, do not drop below 0.30, fat supports hormones.