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mmybelle5

Macros...fat, carb, protein.
So like how would u figure out a piece of chicken? Weigh it in grams I'm assuming? Or a cup of vegetables? Do vegetables fall under protein?

diannethegeek

Weighing chicken in grams and then logging it using a reliable entry from the database would be the best way, yes. But keep in mind that chicken isn't pure protein, so you'll have to figure out the amounts of protein, carbs, and fat in it (fortunately the system here can do the math for you). I would also recommend weighing vegetables, but mostly because I find it easier than trying to jam Brussels sprouts into a measuring cup. Some vegetables have protein in them in varying amounts, but most veggies are mostly carbs. Again, the system can tell you how much you're getting once you log them.

queenliz99

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

Spliner1969

I buy most of my chicken breasts and thighs at Wal-Mart, the food database has them listed in oz or grams. Never, if you can keep from it, log anything by volume (cups, etc.) it's very inaccurate. Always weigh with a scale if possible if you want to be sure you're eating exactly what's in your diary. Grams are just a smaller unit of measure so I try to weigh higher calorie or lighter items in grams, but meat I'll usually weigh in ounces. It's just a matter of choice really, and it depends on how accurate you need to be.

When in doubt on meat, use the USDA listing for raw meat which is usually in the database, and weigh it before cooking.

RodaRose

Weigh all solids in grams. Most foods have more than one macro.
Chicken has fat and protein. Depending on the vegetable it can fall under both carbs and protein.
My fitness pal works out the numbers for you after you put the food in the food diary.