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_jayciemarie_
_jayciemarie_ Posts: 574 Member
edited February 9 in Food and Nutrition
I really haven't concerned myself with monitoring my macros, but I know it is something I want to look closely at in the future. Right now I'm typically staying under my calories, carbs, and fats, but going over on protein and fiber. I honestly don't feel like I have a diet high in protein, so maybe it is set too low for me. Is this typical for most people?

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  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    I use iifym.com to calculate my macros but mfp's macros are super low on protein, that is the bare minimum. I try to at least meet all my macros and keep them balanced. I wouldn't stay under them as a goal, all are necessary for health ;)
  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    I use iifym.com to calculate my macros but mfp's macros are super low on protein, that is the bare minimum. I try to at least meet all my macros and keep them balanced. I wouldn't stay under them as a goal, all are necessary for health ;)

    Don't be low on your fats. Don't worry about your carbs. And if you are worried about your LBM, make sure you get about 1g per 1lbs of LBS (+/- 20%.) Other than that, just make sure you are at/under your daily balance on a weekly basis.
  • _jayciemarie_
    _jayciemarie_ Posts: 574 Member
    I use iifym.com to calculate my macros but mfp's macros are super low on protein, that is the bare minimum. I try to at least meet all my macros and keep them balanced. I wouldn't stay under them as a goal, all are necessary for health ;)

    Don't be low on your fats. Don't worry about your carbs. And if you are worried about your LBM, make sure you get about 1g per 1lbs of LBS (+/- 20%.) Other than that, just make sure you are at/under your daily balance on a weekly basis.

    Is there such a thing as a high fat low calorie snack? I'm not really sure how to get more fat into my diet.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Generally, it won't be super low in calories because fat has a caloric value of 9 per gram. Nuts, avacados, fish are all decent sources. I like ice cream, too :)
  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    I take Flax Oil pills to get my fats right. 2 pills are 2.5 grams of fat and 25 calories. Easy to adjust to fit your eating habits.
  • lLionMindl
    lLionMindl Posts: 76 Member
    I use iifym.com to calculate my macros but mfp's macros are super low on protein, that is the bare minimum. I try to at least meet all my macros and keep them balanced. I wouldn't stay under them as a goal, all are necessary for health ;)

    Don't be low on your fats. Don't worry about your carbs. And if you are worried about your LBM, make sure you get about 1g per 1lbs of LBS (+/- 20%.) Other than that, just make sure you are at/under your daily balance on a weekly basis.

    Is there such a thing as a high fat low calorie snack? I'm not really sure how to get more fat into my diet.

    eggs are high in fat
    oils...
    salad dressings (balsamic vinegar etc.)
    fish oil pills
    butter/margarine/mayo
    cheese
    beef
    pork


    baked goods (lol only if it fits your macros)
  • _jayciemarie_
    _jayciemarie_ Posts: 574 Member

    eggs are high in fat
    oils...
    salad dressings (balsamic vinegar etc.)
    fish oil pills
    butter/margarine/mayo
    cheese
    beef
    pork


    baked goods (lol only if it fits your macros)

    Hmm...maybe I can swap out my typical oatmeal for eggs. Or start buying regular string cheese instead of the weight watchers brand. Hmm....Thanks for those tips.
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