Macros

New to counting Macros
What are some of your favorite ways to teach your protein goals each day?
New to macros and my fitness pal
Hi all, I work out 5 days a week burning approximately 900 calories with cardio work. I don't use weights at this stage. I do a moderate amount of walking at work as well with periods of sitting. I have logged my goals into my fitness pal and have chosen to lose 0.5kg per week and that I am lightly active. I'll be honest.…
High Fiber Meal Plans
I recently tested the premium meal plans feature. I choose Flexatarian as my approach because it was described as "focus on unsaturated fats and fiber-rich food." However, the recipes that were selected weren't very high in fiber at all. So I swapped out all the recipes for recipes where beans were the key ingredient.…
Refeeding and then Reduce Calories only to Gain Weight
Has anyone, after a refeeding period, stuggled with gaining weight when you try and lower kcals under maintainance kcals? I've been refeeding for about 3 months. I went from a daily kcal of 600 - 800 per day to 2800 to 3200 per day. After finding the weekly average of maintaining at 2350 k cals per day, I have been trying…
Newbie tips and suggestions ?
I’ve come to a point in my life where I’m discontented and disconnected with my body. I’m 20 years old, and have went from being active and full time athlete as a juvenile, to a completely sedentary adult. I believe the polarizing activity levels took quite a toll on my body so I gained it quick and stubborn. I was always…
Macro combo ideas
Hi there! I’m looking for fun meal or snack ideas that combine clean fats and carbohydrates. Also, if you have any other creative macro mix suggestions, I’d love to hear them too! Thank you.
Calorie deduct for omitted ingredients
I ran into a scenario where I ordered a sandwich from a fast food place, but I chose remove mayo from the sandwich to reduce fat. It would be nice to be able to add an “omitted” item to my diary that would create a negative calorie consumption. That way I would look up the sandwich for an easy log, and then just deduct the…
Splitting Added Sugar out from Sugar counts
I am tracking on MFP, and find the macro tracking usually useful. However, my diet is high in fruits and vegetables that have a pretty high sugar count. So I am consistently warned that I go over my daily sugar intake, then recommended to eat more fruits and vegetables. It would be really helpful if the app could…
What's with those unlogical zillion decimal numbers that MFP is now adding automaticaly???
When I go to my Food Diary and want to Add Food, the list of my previously entered food shows the numbers which are completely gone crazy!? For example: Last time I ate 40 g of Prosciutto and I entered 40 grams but now it says 0.4000000059604645. Same thing is for Kimchi Noodle: I added 120 grams but now it says…
Who prefers the old food diary
I got a message on FB from MFP re: the reverting to the old format of the food diary is temporary while they work on a bug… Who prefers the old format ?? Maybe a show of 'hands' will get someone's attention that the old version is more logical, easier to read, safer for those who need info for insulin/med dosing, and…
When to adjust macros/calories?
Hi all, I started my health journey about 17 weeks ago. A family member passed away and it was a difficult time for me and my family. In my grief, I focused on how I can adopt a healthier lifestyle so that I can age as well as I can. I read the book OutLive and it was eye opening. All that said, I have been tracking my…
Introduction
hello everyone, Second time using this app. I went without for a couple years. I rejoined to manage my macros easier and to gain 30 lbs of lean muscle mass during the summer and cutting some in the winter. I’m also here to encourage and help people on their journey. my wife and I at the gym…
How to Track Macros in MyFitnessPal 📱
MyFitnessPal isn't just for tracking calories. You'll also be able to track what contributes to those calories, commonly known as macronutrients or macros, when adding a food to your diary.
Macros keep changing
Hello, I have a problem with the macros, for example, I set them by grams, I set the objective protein for 150gr for example, however, every time I enter a food, the macros objective changes, by the end of the day, the protein may be up to 200gr, i make sure it is set in grams and not percentages, but it still changes…
Macros % split keeps altering itself?
Hi all, Anyone having issues where their macro % split goal keeps altering itself? I’ve been set a fixed calorie goal and a % split across my macros which is consistent day by day (2198 calories, 55% carbs, 25% protein and 20% fats) however looking through my days the goal keep changing on its own from the above to 45%…
Macro counting
I finally beat my protein goal!
Feature Suggestion: Auto-select Ingredients from Logged Meals for Easy Copying or Saving as Recipe
I often prepare meals that I eat over multiple days. When logging a meal (for example, lunch), I scan barcodes and weigh all the ingredients, which then get saved in my food diary for that specific day and meal. However, if I want to eat the exact same meal the next day or save it as a reusable recipe after I’ve already…
Can someone help me understand my macro goals better?
I've been back to the gym for a month and a half after about a decade away. I started at 328 pounds and I'm down to 321 right now, my goals are to lose fat and build muscle. I downloaded this app to help me figure out how much protein I should be getting (a lot more than I thought). Now that I have the app though it's been…
What do I do for the last ten pounds of 80? I’m getting hungry and craving sweets. Suggestions?
I am almost to my weight goal- 133 pounds. But my appetite has SURGED! My activity level is the same, although I need to add some weight training. And I’m not starving myself. I get 1500-2200 calories a day- but I need to feel fuller. I also need more protein. Suggestions? Recipes? Thanks!!!
Newish
I'm new AGAIN! I've used Myfitnesspal with success off and on. I fell off the wagon and keep trying to get back on. I just turned 50. I want to be healthy and have energy for my grandkids. I need to lose about 15 lbs and tone up. I find it helpful to have accountability partners and encouragement.
Hello - seeking advice on this new journey
Good afternoon, I’ve recently joined this app, tracking my meals for about a month so far. It’s been really informative, and making improvements as I go. I was curious if there are other vegetarians here who struggle to meet a target calorie count while keeping fats and sugars low. I consistently am short on calories, by a…
Looking for Advice – Easier Way to Save Specific Foods to “My Foods” Folder?
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has encountered the same issue I have, and whether there are any tips, tricks, or workarounds that might make the process smoother. I’m pretty particular about logging accurate food data in MyFitnessPal, especially when it comes to macronutrients. I eat a wide variety of…
Lost 100 in 2010 with myfitnesspal and back to do it again
Hi Everyone, I am new for the first time since 2013, in 2010 I lost 100 pounds with myfitnesspal. Unfortunetly I gave myself an eating disorder in the process and really struggled for a bit. Since 2020 I put back on all the weight, I am a bit devastated as I worked so hard and kept it off so long. I hurt my back running a…
Meal Plans on Wegovy
hi. Looking for suggestions on how to approach meals while on Wegovy. How do you meet your Macro goals when you are not as hungry?
Protein different between App and Website
I've been using MFP for 8+ years now and I don't think I've had this problem until the last couple months. I noticed the carbs and fat are the same between android mobile app and the website, but protein is off by ~15grams. Which is a decent amount for someone who is trying to prioritize protein intake. Today: App: 1898…
Is the amount of Calories in this app correct ?
Hi everyone ! I want to be in a calorie deficit but it’s telling me to eat 1750 - I think that’s insane. Does anyone have advice? Or how can I fix this in the app?
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Metabolism
I know plateauing is normal for everyone, I’ve been steady on losing a kilo a week for four months and now the last few weeks is slowing down moreso , anyone got alternative ideas than just manipulating calories now and then.
Why do macros stats not match under Nutrition?
Hello, I've noticed that the macros under Nutrition > Nutrients don't match those under Nutrition > Macros. Please clarify. Thanks.
Overwhelmed and low self belief!
Hi all I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I feel like I've been running from the problem for so long that I'm scared to face it. I need to lose 5 stone which feels like an absolute mountain. My motivation is my beautiful daughter and being fit and healthy for her. I comfort eat and I have since…

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