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Help with macros
Posted on 7/17/17 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 7/17/17 at 9:39 pm
Hello all,
I am looking for a good app that will help me calculate and track my macros. Or if anyone has any advice on how to calculate my macros I'm open to suggestions.
My background.... I have run 15 half marathons and 2 full marathons. I have been pretty fit and lean/toned the past few years. Unfortunately I had 2 surgeries on my right hip last year and now look like a giant road stool. I was unable to do much of any physical activity for about 9 months. As such I lost pretty much all of my muscle and gained 10 pounds.
I need to get back into shape but my downfall is nutrition. I can work out all day long but my eating habits suck. I need to know what my macros are for weight loss. I have done this before but I always end up going over on one of them. For example I'll get my recommended carbs and protein but my fat is way over the limit. Or my calories will be way over.
Any advice??
I am looking for a good app that will help me calculate and track my macros. Or if anyone has any advice on how to calculate my macros I'm open to suggestions.
My background.... I have run 15 half marathons and 2 full marathons. I have been pretty fit and lean/toned the past few years. Unfortunately I had 2 surgeries on my right hip last year and now look like a giant road stool. I was unable to do much of any physical activity for about 9 months. As such I lost pretty much all of my muscle and gained 10 pounds.
I need to get back into shape but my downfall is nutrition. I can work out all day long but my eating habits suck. I need to know what my macros are for weight loss. I have done this before but I always end up going over on one of them. For example I'll get my recommended carbs and protein but my fat is way over the limit. Or my calories will be way over.
Any advice??
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Posted on 7/17/17 at 10:48 pm to Lesmeez
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Posted on 7/17/17 at 11:22 pm to lsu777
Mymacros+ suckssssssssss
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:43 am to lsu777
quote:
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This
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:44 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
It is the worst.
I still use MFP + the Chrome extension that 'hacks' MFP by using their APIs to let you use their premium features for free. MFP doesn't protect their code
OP, Avatar is the best $10/mo you can spend.
I still use MFP + the Chrome extension that 'hacks' MFP by using their APIs to let you use their premium features for free. MFP doesn't protect their code
OP, Avatar is the best $10/mo you can spend.
This post was edited on 7/18/17 at 8:45 am
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:47 am to Hulkklogan
And how do I do this?
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:52 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:52 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Score. Got it. You are awesome.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 9:17 am to Hulkklogan
Dang, I just paid $50 for the annual subscription...
Posted on 7/18/17 at 9:25 am to Hulkklogan
what does the premium offer?
Posted on 7/18/17 at 10:34 am to BilJ
Set custom macros by the gram, set up your macros for the entire week by gram (so you can set high/low days).. primarily. That's what I use the chrome extension for.
Look for foodfastfit
Look for foodfastfit
This post was edited on 7/18/17 at 10:36 am
Posted on 7/18/17 at 10:45 am to Hulkklogan
I had just been using the macros assigned to me by avatar and strictly using MFP to track
Posted on 7/18/17 at 11:38 am to BilJ
The hack allows you to manually enter the macros Avatar gives you into MFP, like you could from MFP premium. Otherwise, MFP requires you to set your macros by % of calories.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 11:57 am to BilJ
It doesn't get it perfect though.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 12:01 pm to Lesmeez
I use MyNetDiary. It allows you to set your own macros as you see fit. If you give your current bodyweight, height, and exercise schedule, i.e. how many days, how hard; then I can give you some ball park numbers.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 1:16 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
Mymacros+ suckssssssssss
major arse.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 5:29 pm to Lesmeez
So I just signed up for Avatar. I am doing my first day. It seems so daunting trying hit those three numbers. I had always heard that flexible dieting was easier than counting callers but I'm having to hit three numbers instead of just one. Does it get any easier?
Posted on 8/21/17 at 9:33 pm to arktiger28
once you get used to eating the way you should, yea it gets easier. Also realize you can sub fat for cabrs so long as you meet your min fiber intake.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:00 pm to lsu777
quote:
Also realize you can sub fat for cabrs so long as you meet your min fiber intake
To start I have orieitized it this way:
1. Don't go over on carbs.
2. Try to get close to the protein minimum.
I don't worry too much about where fats come in. I should probably watch my fiber closer though.
Good strategy?
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:40 pm to arktiger28
quote:
To start I have orieitized it this way:
1. Don't go over on carbs.
2. Try to get close to the protein minimum.
I don't worry too much about where fats come in. I should probably watch my fiber closer though.
Good strategy?
fine for now, but realize protein is the most important macro. but just try and get as close to the 10% range daily as possible and have a scoop or peanut butter or pop tart or protein shake at the end of the say to get to those numbers.
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