MFP macros or my own? HELP!

letiwas wrote: »

Hi all!

I conducted some research on Youtube and 'learned' how to calculate my own macros. Now that I'be joined MFP, I notice that their numbers are different than mine. For example, I've been made to understand that a rule of thumb is that your protein intake for the day should be equal to your body weight. (e.g.: I weigh 143, so I try to get 143g protein/daily). Should I be following the MFP macro break-down, or the numbers I have calculated?

Thanks for your help.

Your protein macro is typically calculated as 0.8-1 g per lb of lean body mass - not total weight. Other times, one might use 0.6-0.8 g per lb of total weight. So, in your case, 86-114 g of protein should suffice (obviously, depending on exact goals, but since you're asking, I'm thinking you're probably not to the point where more protein would be necessary). I'd probably set it up around 100 g.

Fat macro is typically calculated at 0.35-0.4 g per lb of total weight, so 50-60 g of fat would be appropriate.

It's fine if you go over either, as long as you're not significantly under either and meet your Calorie goals consistently.