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Macro Virgin

spozzybear
spozzybear Posts: 216 Member
edited January 1 in Food and Nutrition
Ok so I keep seeing people talking a lot about Macros on this website so I figure they must be important!

Sorry to sound stupid but can someone please explain what they are?

Thanks! :glasses:

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  • UpBeatMaria
    UpBeatMaria Posts: 49 Member
    Proteins, Carbs and Fats are macro nutrients :)
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Protein, fats and carbohydrates.
  • spozzybear
    spozzybear Posts: 216 Member
    Oh thanks - how embarassing that I didn't know this! :blushing:
  • Debby0904
    Debby0904 Posts: 151 Member
    Marcos are protein, carbs and fat. Based on your goals you set what % of your diary is what. Examples runners need to eat more carbs to give them energy so they may have their carb marco set at 55%.
  • 5pmsomewherenow
    5pmsomewherenow Posts: 163 Member
    I'm working on shedding a little more fat, firming up with strength training, etc. but maintaining my overall weight -- so, I'm aiming for 3:1 or at least 2:1 protein to fat. So if you look at my diaries, I'm aiming for maybe 30ish grams of fat and 75-100 grams of protein. It keeps me focused on lean proteins, more fiber, and less fat.
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