Macros

Allow one to Define Daily Macro goals using nicknames or labels
I have been using MyFitnessPal for several years and a Lumen Metabolic Tracker for a couple of years. The Lumen Metabolic Tracker creates daily macronutrient plans based on your individual caloric needs (maintain, lose, or gain weight) and your CO2 levels in the morning. Lumen breaks down the macro nutrition plans into…
👋 hello!
Hi all, Kate here, I've been using the app since August last year and it was hugely helpful in tracking foods to lose weight for my wedding (classic, I know), but found I really felt BETTER when I was tracking what I was eating, eating moderately, good foods at reasonable times of day, drinking less alcohol, and also…
Set Macros/Calories for specific # of weeks at a time for cut/maint w/o affecting prior entries
Ok so would like to be able to set macros for a number of weeks at a time. If I do a 6 week cut those set macros should not be affected when I end and go into maintenance this way I can go back and see where my set macros were at the time.
Should I change my calorie intake on rest days?
I’ve noticed that I move significantly less on rest days, especially because I have a desk job. Should I be decreasing my calorie intake on these days?
Hello I’m new!
Would love to connect with other like minded people! I’m just getting back on track with my weight loss and fitness goals. I’m on a 30lb weight loss journey and have already lost 3lbs since adding this app to my routine!! Happy Monday!
Back at It
On a wellness journey but tracking seems to be one of the hardest things to do consistently. Back at it trying to log everything on Fitness Pal. Happy to find an accountability partner.
Ryan here 49 and hate to cook! 😂
Hi all, I’ve always liked this app, but often stop using it because I hate cooking. I’m tired of eating poorly so I’m here again! Working out 3x per week. Unique situation is I’m a thin person trying to put on mass. It’s a struggle! 😂 Happy to friend others for motivation!!
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…
Hello!
I’m new here getting started on my lifestyle changes. I’m feeling good about the plan and making small changes in my diet and incorporating more walking for exercise to help me lose 50 pounds. Looking for support from folks who has been successful in reaching their goals to share what they’ve learned that helps. I feel…
Is 79 gams of fats and 89 grams of sugar daily intake too much?
Hi, I am a male 1.86m, 75kg, BMI 21.5 and I would like to lose a bit of weight to have 72kg (because this is when I feel the best). Actually my goal is to get rid of belly fat and get a visible abdominal muscles (but nothing extreme). I run in the spring and fall (usually 5 km every 3 days), ride a bike in the summer and…
Ready for surgery
Hi All, happy Monday here from The Netherlands. I have kicked off MFP 3 weeks ago in order to be prepared for my hip replacement surgery this week. I have a better understanding of how I cam manage my macro's. Important when I go from 5 times a week to no Gym practice the coming weeks. Cheers Benjo
Tin of Tuna - calculate macros
Right then, been a donkey's age since I posted anything on MFP, but this one has had me stumped for a good time now. Hypothetical: A tin of tuna fish with olive oil has, per a 100g serving, 0 Carbs, 8gr of fat and 20gr of protein. The tin states the oil and fish weight combined are 160gr and the weight of the fish alone,…
First time using My Fitness Pal
Hey everyone! I’m new to My fitness pal. I have been using the Lose it! app and been pretty successful in tracking my calories to lose weight. I dropped from 231lbs in August 2023 to 210lbs today. I want to try this app as well! So far I’m liking it! My goal weight is 180lbs. Only 30 more pounds to go! Nice to meet you all!
Add tracking option for Total Carbs
Since you cannot always trust manufactures to be truthful about net carbs, it would be good to track total carbs. I follow both Gary Brecka and Mark Sission and both suggest that you keep your total carbs at 50 or under a day for a keto diet.
Meeting daily targets?
How do I reach my calorific goal without going over my macronutrients targets?
Tips or favorite recipes for increasing protein?
I am going through menopause and want to increase my protein intake. I would prefer to do it without adding a lot of meat to my diet, but have found it to be challenging. Any tips, suggestions, or favorite recipes would be appreciated.
Newby here, Hi everyone
Micro nutrients, macros, did I eat too much, Not enough, will I have enough left for a good dinner, If I go Over or under does this sabotage my Day, my weight, 🤦🏻‍♀️ logging and getting it Right is my current struggle. 56 female, not much to loose, I work out about 4 days a week, any advice to making this App/ Logging…
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%…
The Year of Yes Ma’am
Hi - I’m Sande. New to MFP Premium, but have been mostly active for most of my 56.5 years :) Mum to 2 adult children, 2 rescue pups, and partner to 1 adventure mate! We live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for one more year then “retirement” in Calgary, Alberta! Hello Mountains! Mental health issues for a number of years…
Snack Ideas Anyone? Macro ratio Thx!
I have about 200 calories = 23g carbs and 46g protein ratio left in my diet plan’s “budget” for the day. Maybe a gram or two of fat. Wish this app could suggest food/ recipe ideas based on such ratios (maybe it does and I overlooked it?) so asking here if anyone has ideas thanks so much!!
Newbie on a mission!
Hi! I've been on since the beginning of December but just getting the hang of macros! I'm into walking and yoga, Are there any groups that would be a good fit?
Protein Snacks
Hey, I'm doing macros and always struggle to get my protein in and not go over in fat. I've upped my fat, but still it's an issue. I need some lower fat, higher protein snack ideas. I really don't care for chicken or really any meat, but I do it when I must.
Hello from Massachusetts
Hello Everyone. New here. 🙌🏾 Hoping to give back to this community as much as receive!
Fix the app for those doing Keto! Don't reset goals just to update weight
I tried to update my weight today. And it warned me that by changing my weight, I'd have my goals reset. Why would I need my macro levels reset just because I weigh less? I understand that calorie intake and grams will change. But why change my percentages?! Every time I weigh in I have to reset my macros?
How to lose weight if you have grey zone insulin resistance pcos and you are taking Diane 35
Girl between 20-25 and have to lose 15 kg in 3 month
Questions about Macro nutrient tracking
Hello, I'm considering to changing back from fitbit. 1. What macro nutrients can you track? 2. Can I track Vitamin C 3. Can I track Folic acid 4. can I track Omega 3 fatty acids 5. Can I track iron 6. Do I need a premium membership to track these and how much is that?
Macronutrient Dashboard
Hi, I track macros so I use the macronutrient dashboard but I HATE how in my food diary it shows "Nutrients Remaining: at the top. I don't want it to count down, I want it to count up. I keep having to go to "Nutrition" and then to "Macros" to be able to see what I've eaten. I also set my goals for the day to "1" for each…
Anyone over 59?
Hi! My name is Anna ! My husband and I joined this platform 2 months ago and we are having a great time with great results! However we cannot find relatable themes or discussion here, with people over 59! Anyone care to comment as to why?

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