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myfitnesspal macro data for bodybuilders

jimtally1
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Does anyone know how to track your macros for bodybuilders using myfitnesspal's daily calorie/macro data reports? Ex: If I set a target weight to reach by a certain amount of time, Let's say like 5 or 6 weeks, it tells me that I have to consume a certain amount of calories to reach that goal. OK so that makes sense, but the macros do not add up correctly for a bodybuilder or someone wanting to consume 1.5 to 2g. of protein per pound of body weight. I'm doing a 40/40/20 and I go way over on my protein portions.
Thanks for the help. :laugh:

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  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    go to
    my home -> goals -> change goals -> Custom: Manually set my own custom fitness goals
    there you can set macros to 40/40/20
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    I use the calculators on bodybuilding.com and stay within the ranges. I don't see the custom option anymore. So if I go red, I don't care because I'm within my ranges.

    Even if you customize it, you still go over or under depending on which numbers you plug in.

    Is the customize option still available? I hadn't been here in a while and don't know if they got rid of it or if I just forgot how to do it.
  • TheMattyExperiment
    TheMattyExperiment Posts: 178 Member
    You can manually set it like others have stated... but a 40/40/20 split isn't very conducive to bodybuilding, I would suggest at least 50% coming from carb sources but 55-60 is ideal. 55/25/20 is much more successful and healthy... unless of course there is a specific health reason as to why you would lower the carbs so much. Research for bodybuilders has shown that we only need about 1.5-1.8g per kg of bodyweight, or roughly .75 x bodyweight in pounds.

    I.E., if you're 155 lbs then you should be consuming roughly 110-120g protein per day. 40% is ridiculously high... just sayin'
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Just back to say sorry for previous post. I had totally forgot how to customize the macros and should've read previous posters instructions. I was able to change it in "goals " though I don't get why it's not under food diary settings.

    I did 40/30/30 carbs/ fat/ protein.
  • wmagoo27
    wmagoo27 Posts: 201 Member
    40/40/20 looks kind of generic. Macros are figured out based on your body and calorie needs. I was taught like this...

    I'll use myself as an example.
    Start with your maintenance calories and either add for bulking or subtract for cutting to get your daily calorie goal. (3000 daily goal)
    1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass (145 grams)
    .5 grams fat per pound of body weight (85 grams)
    whatever is left comes from carbs.
    My macro percentages end up looking like this - Carbs 55%, Protein 20%, Fat 25%

    Toy with the percentages in the custom goal page until the protein and fat work for you. This will make different macros for everyone. Your macros will change as you gain or loose weight, so you'll have to reevaluate from time to time.
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    1g/lb protein
    0.33g/lb fat
    the rest carb

    then adjust up or down depending on results.

    Currently I'm at 200p/70f/300c and losing fat.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I ignore MFP settings and keep my macros in my head

    Percentages aren't a good way to set up macros anyway
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Also: The best way to quick add macros and not calories is by creating a food through: My foods. Making a food called 1g of Fat, 1g of Carb, 1g of Protein, and just put the 9/4/4 calories in each macro, so if you know the macro's of the meal you can continue to track them and not just calories.

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