New and don't understand "macros"

coloradorunner01
coloradorunner01 Posts: 5 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

I am new and I don't understand when everyone is talking about "macros"....are those the goals you have on your food tracker?
LIke below?
Your Daily Goal 1,568 215 52 58 2,500 31 ......if so, I am really confused. My husband and I have been tracking this and I am ALWAYS over for sugar and protein.

Any good tips/cheat sheets explaining this?

THANKS!

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  • TheApocalypse
    TheApocalypse Posts: 319 Member
    You can (and should) go in and change your macros to accomidate a better dietary lifestyle. The numbers that MFP provides are pretty out of date and not very realistic. Go to you goals and customize your settings.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Protein is fine to go over - MFP sets it low

    Sugar - if it is natural sugar from fruit unless you're eating a bushel of fruit don't worry about it, if you're eating a lot of things with added sugar then you might want to cut back.
  • JuniperT
    JuniperT Posts: 394 Member
    Join this group

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12966-4thekings-fat-loss-muscle-building-group

    He's really awesome at helping to explain and work with things that need to be improved or help push you in the right direction :smile:
  • MiamiKid305
    MiamiKid305 Posts: 357
    Macros are protein, fats, and carbs which make up your daily caloric intake... go to settings and set up your macros according to your goals

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