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What's A Macro Calorie?!

thatfitgeek
Posts: 54 Member
HELP! I am new to this and see everyone talking about macro calories! What the heck is a macro calorie? Please explain! AHHH! (Now Googling it, lol!)
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Macros are carbs/proteins/fats.
Here is a link to a previous post on the topic:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/473057-can-someone-explain-macros-in-simple-terms0
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