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What exactly is macros?
aimsr23
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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
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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 0 -
Thank you. That helped explain it alot!0
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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
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