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Setting macros?

eimaj5575
eimaj5575 Posts: 278 Member
edited February 25 in Health and Weight Loss
Can anyone help me set my macros? Where do I start? I am a few months into lifting now need help. what should they be set at and also does it matter what I eat as long as I hit my macros?

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,588 MFP Moderator
    How often are you lifting and that most of your exercise or do you also do a significant amount of cardio? What are your goals?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,439 MFP Moderator
    we need a lot more information... height, weight, age, workout routine, caloric intake, any medical issues?


    But as a generally setting, 40c/30p/30f is good.
  • jchite84
    jchite84 Posts: 467 Member
    You might check out IIFYM. It's similar to MFP, but with a lot more emphasis on macros.
  • eimaj5575
    eimaj5575 Posts: 278 Member
    I am lifting 3 times a week with only 1 day of light cardio on a off day. I am 121lbs, 5'3, female. Looking to change my skinny fat body to a more fit tone body. Heard great things about heavy lifting and have enjoyed it so far. I am just very unsure about macros.
  • slatrenta
    slatrenta Posts: 11 Member
    are you currently losing weight or maintaining?
  • eimaj5575
    eimaj5575 Posts: 278 Member
    You might check out IIFYM. It's similar to MFP, but with a lot more emphasis on macros.







    Thank you!!!! This is exactly what I was looking for.
  • Ringer1022
    Ringer1022 Posts: 45 Member
    IIFYM: http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/
    Scooby: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
    Try both....
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