Macros

Macros
Hello everyone! I am thinking about starting the macro diet and want to know what your go to foods are. What should I stock up on? Thank you for your advice!
Could we get 6 macros to track instead of 5?
Hello, I was wondering if maybe the owners of this website would consider adding another slot to track macros? I would really want to track protein, but i'd have to get rid of either saturated fat, total fat, sugars, or sodium to do that which I feel is unoptimal. It's not even a paid feature from what I can tell to add…
Macros ratio
Hello, I'm on a calisthenic journey since 2021. I managed to lose 15 kg and build some muscles. Today I downloaded my fitnesspal app to calculate my macros and set some future goals : the question I have, the app set me a macro ratio of 50% carbs (around 230g , 30% fats, 20% protein) ; doesn't it seem like too many carbs…
My intro!
Hi! My name is Mo and my fiancé and I have started personal training for our wedding in about 1.5 years. I’ve never really logged food before, so I’m very new to tracking food and macros. Excited to share this journey with y’all!
What macros percentages do you use, and why?
I'm trying to decide what macros percentages I want to use. My goals are to eat better to manage PCOS (less refined sugar and refined carbs). I'm not sure what to choose since there's a lot of confusing information online about the relative health of various macro breakdowns and whether they lead to various diseases or…
Alternative to Shakeology
I e been buying shakeology and have great luck with it but the price is killing me. I am a 65 year old woman and I am focusing on 50% macros in protein. I would love some recommendations from others for a high quality protein powder that won’t break the bank
Learning Macros
Hello everyone, I am new to counting macros and I am looking forward to losing 60lbs. I know it will take me time and I want to learn so that I can keep it off this time. Want to have another baby in 2 years and want to be healthy and fit before I do. Please, ideas for recipes, tips, any advice helps. God bless.
Macros Counting
Any advice is appreciated on how to determine the right balance of macros for my age, weight, and goals!
Training for Ironman & Gaining Weight. Help!
I'm training for Ironman (started training in November), I am training with a Coach - so I am getting enough rest & recovery, getting enough sleep, my workouts are carefully crafted (no junk miles). Physically, psychologically, I'm doing great. BUT - I am gaining weight! I couldn't care less about the scale, but my clothes…
Old fat boi getting into it again...
Hey everyone. I'm Darron and I'm a fat lad who was in denial for so so long. I used to be a workout freak in my youth, fit, young and in to everything fitness orientated. Then life took over. I got married, had kids, got lazy, then the weight started to increase over time. Nothing major, just that odd pound here and there,…
Hello! Ciao!
Taking a closer look at my nutrients and habits as I keep traveling along on this wellness journey. As always, I am a #WorkInProgress
57 year old Newbie!
POST MENO. Hi-Trying to figure out why I can’t lose 12 lbs! I’m an active person with 3 grandchildren from 1-7. I’m fat pone from my knees to belly. I figured maybe I needed to go the macro route. Since I cook my own food I thought this app would be helpful by taking pics of my food! Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks,…
Macros for dummies
Hey there! I just started with MyFitnessPal and signed up for it to tell me my macro info. Here's a few things I've run into today: - I don't think I'm going to use all of the allotted calories...I'm not supposed to eat all of those if I'm not hungry for them, right? - Same kind of deal with the macro counter. If I'm not…
Verify "verified" entries
I had a little time on my hands this morning, so I checked macros within verified entries that I consume consistently. I was surprised at how common misinformation was going into some items. I found similar errors when entering a barcode as well. Check your entries and don't rely on "set it and forget it" logging.
Exercise and Calorie Deficit
Hey everyone it's my first my post here and I am really struggling. I have been on a weight loss journey for over a year. I have lost a total of 27 lbs (not complaining) but now I am at a point where I am eating 1,560 calories per day AND working out 5 days week (3 days of resistance training 30 minutes) and 2 days of…
Struggle with Macros
I track both calories, and Macros (carb, protein, fats). However, try as I might, I cannot get a day of perfect match on all four! Does anyone else have the same problem, or better yet! Overcome the problem? I pre-plan three of my meals a week, and even on those days: no dice.
new chapter of my life-time make change!
Hello everyone!! I'm currently starting a new chapter of my life and a big change that I would like to make at least is to lose the excess fat and gain some more muscle. And of course, alter my mindset :D I've been on this health journey officially for about more than 6 years now, I never seem to go in the right direction.…
Macros for booty gains??
I’m trying to build some real glute and leg gains while maintaining a slim waist and “flatish” belly….is this possible?? I’ve tracked macros before with great success. I lift 5 times a week. Help!!
Gousto or hello fresh integration
It would be great if there was a food box integration. Where it could sync up with the meals you had delivered that week from Gousto or HelloFresh. Also the breakdown of the items in it. Currently I’m just doing quick add and putting in the calories.
Learning the Macros Game
I recently met with a nutritionist and learned that even with eating in a calorie deficit my body was not losing weight very well. I've got a plan in place and tracking my macros is the #1 goal. I'm 33, 155lbs aiming for 125lbs. I have a decent chunk of fluff to lose. I'm pretty active as I have a small plot of land and…
Hello!
Hey folks, I've been using myfitnesspal for couple months now. Using together with solid hypertrophy workout plan, I've seen rapid increase in strength and muscle like never before! Look forward to sharing and learning with the community!
What is the scientific way to avoid sugar cravings?
I'm looking for the absolute best way to avoid all sugar cravings. At night I get as hungry as a beast and I crave sugar, sugar, sugar. Eating lots of protein has helped a little, but it still happens every night. Advice is so appreciated!!
Tracking Macros
I'm 52. Doing fitness freestyle but like to track macros to get back that abs. Doing resistance training for many years. Incorporating the 10K steps a while back and using this app to get the caloric deficit. Interestingly, I have that deficit but not really losing the amount of fat as expected. Guess there is more than…
Selectable macro goals
I have different macro numbers depending on whether I’m doing an active, recovery, or rest day and it would be helpful for me to be able to set up some profiles for those that are easily selectable in app. Currently I can use the goals by day feature, but if I’m listening to my body and need to take a recovery day when I…
New
Hi, my names Devon I am new to this but my goal is to gain weight. I’m nervous I won’t stick to my goal like has happened in the past.
Hello!
Been using MyFitnessPal on and off for about 2 years. Down roughly 40lbs since I started! Woohoo! Im starting to focus on recomping and tracking macros along with calories. Workouts include walking, weightlifting, yoga and some running! Im struggling with figuring the correct macro/ calorie intake to obtain recomp. Im…
MACRO coaching??
Has anyone ever hired a coach for macro meal planning? I feel like I've gone as far as I can on my own and need someone who is more knowledgable than I am and can help me set goals and stay on track. There are so many people who advertise online, many of whom have no nutrition experience, that I'd really like someone who's…
Aim for more or less calories
I'm a 50yr-old male and I am trying to bring my % body fat down (I don't believe in weight goals). I take part in HIIT 5-6 times per week for 45 minutes per session and sometimes also fit in an occasional jog. I also cycle to work (26km round trip) twice per week, but I work in an office and am sedentary during the day. I…
Advice for Protein Intake (Macros)
I need some advice for regulating protein. Im a mesomorph and trying to hard cut while maintaining muscle. My macros are set at 40,30,30 with 2200 calories apart from movement/exercise. At this level, my chart says I need 150g of protein, (I’m 213 rn), which is fine, I aim between 1-2g/lb. The issue is when I add strength…
Macros don't match calories
Almost daily my calories do not match my macros. My calories are between 50-150 off. This never used to happen, what has changed?

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