Anonymous
03/14/2023 08:27
Subject: Please explain macros
Protein recommendation is .8 - 1.2 grams, depending on your goals, multiplied by your bodyweight in kilograms.
Take your bodyweight and divide it by 2.2kg. Take that number and multiply it by .8. That is a ballpark estimate of the amount of protein you will need each day.
Example: 165 = 75kg
75kg x .8 = 60gram of protein per day
Take your bodyweight and divide it by 2.2kg. Take that number and multiply it by .8. That is a ballpark estimate of the amount of protein you will need each day.
Example: 165 = 75kg
75kg x .8 = 60gram of protein per day
Anonymous
03/13/2023 18:42
Subject: Please explain macros
Anonymous wrote:Thank you! 207 grams of protein seems like a lot?? Is this a usual part of macros?
Unless you're extremely physically active this is too much. I'm 126lbs, lift 3 times a week, am post menopausal. My daily goal is 90-100 grams.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 17:53
Subject: Re:Please explain macros
Anonymous wrote:OP, this is way off. Use this free calculator from Macros Inc.
https://macrosinc.net/macro-calculator/
That meaning 200 grams protein.
Do the calculations then join the FB group and have a coach tweak using more specific info.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 17:51
Subject: Re:Please explain macros
OP, this is way off. Use this free calculator from Macros Inc.
https://macrosinc.net/macro-calculator/
https://macrosinc.net/macro-calculator/
Anonymous
03/13/2023 17:18
Subject: Please explain macros
Thank you! 207 grams of protein seems like a lot?? Is this a usual part of macros?
Anonymous
03/13/2023 16:55
Subject: Please explain macros
Macros:
1 gram of protein has 4 calories
1 gram of carbohydrates has 4 calories
1 gram of fat has 9 calories
If you are allotted 2000 calories per day with 40% Carb, 30% fat and 30% protein split, that would break down to:
600 calories of fat
600 calories of protein
800 calories carbohydrates
or
150p
200c
65f
Now, this is just an example, not a recommendation. I would need way more info about you and your goals, to determine the appropriate macro split for you.
1 gram of protein has 4 calories
1 gram of carbohydrates has 4 calories
1 gram of fat has 9 calories
If you are allotted 2000 calories per day with 40% Carb, 30% fat and 30% protein split, that would break down to:
600 calories of fat
600 calories of protein
800 calories carbohydrates
or
150p
200c
65f
Now, this is just an example, not a recommendation. I would need way more info about you and your goals, to determine the appropriate macro split for you.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 16:48
Subject: Please explain macros
OP here— thank you! I did a complicated equation and it told me 207g protein, 155g carbs, and 69g fat. Does that sound ballparkish? I am going to check my math. I’m having trouble picturing what this means in terms of what I’d actually eat.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 15:17
Subject: Please explain macros
Anonymous wrote:Thank you! (Just checked out that site and it looks as if the domain’s up for sale?)
Sorry! It’s .org not com
Anonymous
03/13/2023 13:55
Subject: Re:Please explain macros
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Join the FB group Macros Inc. They check your macros and you'll be in a community to get free help on macros. They offer a paid coaching service but it's not necessary.
Counting macros is intense and time-consuming. To do it right you need to weigh EVERYTHING you eat, (preferably in grams). You don't necessarily need to meal prep but it helps.
OP, what is your goal? Weight loss, health, building muscle?
I've been doing macros for a few months and while I don't plan to live this way forever, seeing my nutrition macros has been eye-opening. I'm older and trying to lose some weight and build strength so I really need to focus on protein. Macros Inc is very "pro" carb so my diet is much more balanced than when I tried to do low carb.
I don't eat a lot of fruit except berries. I do eat A LOT of veggies.
I've lost roughly 1 lb per week doing Macros because I'm on a calorie deficit and being diligent. I lost less than one lb a week when just trying to do a calorie deficit. Try it and see.
What are your percentages?
On FatSecret they are rec 50-carb/20 protein/30 fat
Macro Inc doesn't use percentages. They use actual grams.
My macros are 120 g P, 145 Carb, 52 F for a total of 1,567 calories per day.
To do it right you should have them review age, physical activity, health concerns and whether you want to lose, gain, or maintain.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 13:11
Subject: Re:Please explain macros
Anonymous wrote:Join the FB group Macros Inc. They check your macros and you'll be in a community to get free help on macros. They offer a paid coaching service but it's not necessary.
Counting macros is intense and time-consuming. To do it right you need to weigh EVERYTHING you eat, (preferably in grams). You don't necessarily need to meal prep but it helps.
OP, what is your goal? Weight loss, health, building muscle?
I've been doing macros for a few months and while I don't plan to live this way forever, seeing my nutrition macros has been eye-opening. I'm older and trying to lose some weight and build strength so I really need to focus on protein. Macros Inc is very "pro" carb so my diet is much more balanced than when I tried to do low carb.
I don't eat a lot of fruit except berries. I do eat A LOT of veggies.
I've lost roughly 1 lb per week doing Macros because I'm on a calorie deficit and being diligent. I lost less than one lb a week when just trying to do a calorie deficit. Try it and see.
What are your percentages?
On FatSecret they are rec 50-carb/20 protein/30 fat
Anonymous
03/13/2023 11:45
Subject: Re:Please explain macros
Join the FB group Macros Inc. They check your macros and you'll be in a community to get free help on macros. They offer a paid coaching service but it's not necessary.
Counting macros is intense and time-consuming. To do it right you need to weigh EVERYTHING you eat, (preferably in grams). You don't necessarily need to meal prep but it helps.
OP, what is your goal? Weight loss, health, building muscle?
I've been doing macros for a few months and while I don't plan to live this way forever, seeing my nutrition macros has been eye-opening. I'm older and trying to lose some weight and build strength so I really need to focus on protein. Macros Inc is very "pro" carb so my diet is much more balanced than when I tried to do low carb.
I don't eat a lot of fruit except berries. I do eat A LOT of veggies.
I've lost roughly 1 lb per week doing Macros because I'm on a calorie deficit and being diligent. I lost less than one lb a week when just trying to do a calorie deficit. Try it and see.
Counting macros is intense and time-consuming. To do it right you need to weigh EVERYTHING you eat, (preferably in grams). You don't necessarily need to meal prep but it helps.
OP, what is your goal? Weight loss, health, building muscle?
I've been doing macros for a few months and while I don't plan to live this way forever, seeing my nutrition macros has been eye-opening. I'm older and trying to lose some weight and build strength so I really need to focus on protein. Macros Inc is very "pro" carb so my diet is much more balanced than when I tried to do low carb.
I don't eat a lot of fruit except berries. I do eat A LOT of veggies.
I've lost roughly 1 lb per week doing Macros because I'm on a calorie deficit and being diligent. I lost less than one lb a week when just trying to do a calorie deficit. Try it and see.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 10:09
Subject: Please explain macros
LoseIt app also allows macro tracking.
Anonymous
03/13/2023 09:27
Subject: Please explain macros
Thank you! (Just checked out that site and it looks as if the domain’s up for sale?)
Anonymous
03/13/2023 09:20
Subject: Re:Please explain macros
I highly recommend the site iifymwomen.com
Most of us use My Fitness Pal to track. The paid version allows you to customize your macro goals.
To keep it simple in the beginning, just focus on hitting your protein goal and staying at your total daily calorie goal.
Track vegetables because they are carbs and fiber. Fiber is a goal that helps encourage healthy choices.
Most of us use My Fitness Pal to track. The paid version allows you to customize your macro goals.
To keep it simple in the beginning, just focus on hitting your protein goal and staying at your total daily calorie goal.
Track vegetables because they are carbs and fiber. Fiber is a goal that helps encourage healthy choices.
Anonymous
03/12/2023 23:36
Subject: Please explain macros
Can someone help me understand how macros work? I figured out my macros from that equation… but how do I translate those grams of protein, fats, and carbs into a menu? And where do vegetables fit into this diet? Thank you for any advice and ideas of how to start.