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What are macros?

reneewill
reneewill Posts: 62 Member
edited January 28 in Introduce Yourself
What are macros? I see people using this term in many posts, related to calories, but am still uncertain of what it means. I asked this question in my own group of friends and no one seemed to know. In fact, someone asked me to let them know when I find out. I'm still kind of new at this healthy lifestyle business. :)

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  • zytah
    zytah Posts: 153
    What are macros? I see people using this term in many posts, related to calories, but am still uncertain of what it means. I asked this question in my own group of friends and no one seemed to know. In fact, someone asked me to let them know when I find out. I'm still kind of new at this healthy lifestyle business. :)

    maybe this will help.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/982207-acronyms-and-terms-for-new-mfp-members-v-5?hl=mfp+abbreviations&page=1#posts-15005943
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Carbs/Protein/Fat...you want a fairly balanced ratio. My ratio when dieting is 40/30/30...maintaining I do 45/25/30 to keep my protein intake to around 1 gram per Lb of LBM. I get a little more protein when I'm dieting. Everyone should be getting 20-30% of their diet in fat (minimally...more if you are low carb/no carb) and round out the rest of your calories with carbs.
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