What exactly is macros?

aimsr23 · April 2015

Hi, I'm new here and trying to gain weight while lifting. I've been told to find out what my macros are. What exactly is that and how do I do that? Thank you

IvanOcampo · April 2015

They're basically your protein, carbs and fat intakes..
Check out Michael Kory's explanation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86irqiY7lpk&list=PLiifvwf9Mx_1k-9mDsRRnCEo7aO9Uy3o2

aimsr23 · April 2015

Thank you. That helped explain it alot!

3laine75 · April 2015

Macronutrients - carbs, fat, protein.

Protein can be set anywhere between 0.6 and 1.5g per lb of bodyweight, fat min 0.4g per lb bodyweight and fill the rest with carbs.

Have you set MFP to gain? Gain 0.5 lb a week (250 surplus per day) is a good place for us ladies to gain.

Have fun bulking

What exactly is macros?

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