MACRO HELP NEEDED!

giabelle · July 2021

Hey All

I'm trying my best to figure out my PROTEIN/CARB/FAT PERCENTAGES, which will keep me on my path.
I've never been good at figuring out how many calories I need, etc. CAN SOMEONE HELP??

I want to start slow and build success, so I'm looking at trying to lose 1 pound a week. What should my calorie intake be at, along with my macros?

Thanks all!

cmriverside · July 2021

There's a lot of great info in the "Most Helpful Threads" sections of the subforums.

Here's the "Getting Started" ones: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

I like this one: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

Specifially (from the same group) Macros: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

and
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ask-the-dietitian-whats-the-best-carb-protein-and-fat-breakdown-for-weight-loss/

Just use the defaults for now. They are fine. For understanding the calories: https://support.myfitnesspal.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032625391-How-does-MyFitnessPal-calculate-my-initial-goals-

springlering62 · July 2021

Calories are king.

I found worrying about macros to be overwhelming and intimidating, and I still do, even this late into the game.

I focused on eating better, and then eating better quality for my calorie budget.

One thing that really helped me was changing my macro view to “weekly” instead of “daily”. I discovered that while my macros yo-yo each day, looking at the weekly average, they were surprisingly good. So once every week or two I check the seven day average.

That gave me room to breath and resume focus on the calories.

Did I mention that calories are king?

Holler here if you still need help calculating calorie goal.

giabelle · July 2021

Thanks u two. I shall consider everything!!!

pmbrown111187 · July 2021

Maria Emmerich on her web site has calculators t figure out protein/carbs/fat

MACRO HELP NEEDED!

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