IIFYM vs. MFP Macros
UhohDanny
Posts: 32
Hello all! So i know this has been played over and over, but I figure ill ask again. I decided to use the IIFYM calculator to see how closely it would mirror the numbers MFP gives me, and a few were very different. For example, MFP, on days I exercise, says i should have 406g of carbs, where the IIFYM calculator says i should have 154.5. The same thing for protein, MFP says I should have 110g, where the IIFYM calculators says i should have 275. I guess I figured they would be close, but since they aren't, I guess I'm wondering which one i should believe. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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hmmm anyone out there? haha0
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dont believe the mfp one its wrong0
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I was hoping for a bit more of a response, but thank you. I guess I'll keep going with what MFP has for me.0
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MFP's macro settings is bs. Don't go by what they suggest for you.
My protein on here is 52g....yes....52g. IIFYM calculations are pretty good. I roughly follow what the iifym calculator suggests for me.0 -
MFP macros are pretty much a joke, especially the protein count. Go with this one: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macronutrients_calculator.htm0
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I'd go with the IIFYM calc. I wouldn't trust any calculator that told me to eat 400g of carbs in a day. Right at 150 will be plenty if you're pretty active and a dude.0
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You do know you can change your MFP macros don't you? Generally speaking a macros setting of 1g of protein per pound of lean mass, .35g of fat per pound of body weight as minimums. A little more of either us ok and let the carbs fall where they may. I figured my macros in my own then changed MFP settings.0
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Thanks All..... I'll take a look and see what some other calculators tell me, then ill change them. Much appreciated!0
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MFP macros are pretty much a joke, especially the protein count. Go with this one: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macronutrients_calculator.htm
that formula is for maintenance or bulk0 -
that formula is for maintenance or bulk
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that formula is for maintenance or bulk
LOLwut.
That's irrelevant. You put in your temporary goal based on your calorie goal (which you can easily calculate) and use the macros.0 -
Yep...go into goals and change goals manually0
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You can customize your MFP macros to match the IIFYM one's if you want.0
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