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Tracking Macros

DrWonga
DrWonga Posts: 20
edited February 17 in Introduce Yourself
Hi MFP

I have som questions about tracking my macros, especially my protein.
When i start my tracking MFP says that I need 87 grams of protein. That number will increase when I work out of course. With one hour of weight lifting today I ended up with a protein goal of 100 grams. Personally I think that is way too low. I have heard that you need at least 2 grams of protein pr. kg. bodyweight, when you are trying to put on some mussels. With my 82 kg i should have at least 164 grams of protein everyday.

So the questions are:
-How much protein du you aim for a day?
-Can i change my goal manually at MFP?
-How many grams of protein do you think that I need?

I hope you can help me.
Feel free to add me if you want.

-Lets do this !

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  • Ashes_To_Beast
    Ashes_To_Beast Posts: 378 Member
    Hi MFP

    I have som questions about tracking my macros, especially my protein.
    When i start my tracking MFP says that I need 87 grams of protein. That number will increase when I work out of course. With one hour of weight lifting today I ended up with a protein goal of 100 grams. Personally I think that is way too low. I have heard that you need at least 2 grams of protein pr. kg. bodyweight, when you are trying to put on some mussels. With my 82 kg i should have at least 164 grams of protein everyday.

    So the questions are:
    -How much protein du you aim for a day?
    -Can i change my goal manually at MFP?
    -How many grams of protein do you think that I need?

    I hope you can help me.
    Feel free to add me if you want.

    -Lets do this !

    You can change your macro percentage go to My Home,then Goals, Then Change your Goals, I go for 1.5g/lb.
  • DrWonga
    DrWonga Posts: 20
    Thanks a lot. Now it makes more sense :)
  • Ashes_To_Beast
    Ashes_To_Beast Posts: 378 Member
    Np
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