info on macros

pattilindley
pattilindley Posts: 47 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Someone please explain what are macros and how the heck do you track them?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Macronutrients are carbohydrates, fat, and protein. If you log your foods, that information is included in your log along with the calorie counts (assuming you are choosing correct entries from the database).
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Protein, fat and carbohydrates.

    To track them you count them.

    You can count them by using MFP.
  • skellymama1
    skellymama1 Posts: 83 Member
    As above, depending on whether you want to lose weight, gain weight, muscle etc you would adjust your macros to suit.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    skellymama1 wrote: »
    As above, depending on whether you want to lose weight, gain weight, muscle etc you would adjust your macros to suit.

    You can lose or gain weight on *any* macro distribution (although you do want to make sure to get sufficient fat and protein to maintain your health). Building muscle does require a certain amount of protein, but we've got people here who have successfully met their weight and fitness goals with a pretty wide range of macro goals. I think the most important thing for weight loss is to find out what macro goals best promote satiety and make it easier to stay in a deficit.
  • isabelpender1966
    isabelpender1966 Posts: 1 Member
    What do I set my macros at to lose weight I haven't got a clue HELP
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    isabelpender1966 wrote: »
    What do I set my macros at to lose weight I haven't got a clue HELP

    Just use what the website gave you. There's no reason to modify them.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    isabelpender1966 wrote: »
    What do I set my macros at to lose weight I haven't got a clue HELP

    Whatever you want, medical reasons aside. Weight loss is all about the overall calories.

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