Macro Nutrient Basics

[Jrbdallas]

Hi guys,

So a lot of PM'S I have received as of late are about Macros and what they are. Also how to use them for the bodybuilder diet. It's already complicated subject and every day I learn something new.

I wanted to post a couple links to general intros for all the members to take a look at if it's something that intrests you.

http://visionaryathletes.com/nutrition/properly-track-calculate-macronutrients/

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/to-macro-or-not-should-you-track-your-macro-intake.html

Finally two very useful recources... my fitness pal app. And iifym.com

Enjoy.


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[NY REBEL]

Thanks allot bud.. I know you're excellent at this.. Great contributions

 

[Biggerbetterfaster]

Thanks Dallas. Awesome resource right here. I'll be doing some calculations on that link for my next cycle. Can't wait to see if the results back it up. Thanks brother.

 

[twistedtanker]

Thanks brother Dallas

 

[Jrbdallas]

Again it's a great basic intro. It's a lot to understand but a very useful tool the more you familiarize yourself.

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[Testdude63]

If you need any help supporting the bro's, Jrbdallas, I'm here to offer my assistance. This area is certainly one of my strong points .

 

[decoder]

I run three meal plans per week depending on the workout day and off day. I'd never keep up if I didn't track macros. It's more important than throwing iron imo

 

[superset360]

thanks brother. been my biggest hang up, proper diet.

 

[Testdude63]

There's no point in running gear if you don't at least have somewhat of a grasp on diet. Unless you just want to be a huge bear of a dude and eat everything in sight with no regard for aesthetics, you need to learn the basics lol.

 

[pug]

Nice links, I use the same calculator to get my macros.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks for the awesome contribution! Macro's are indeed a very complicated thing to handle.

 

[NY REBEL]

Dallas, how much time a day do you spend on tracking these? I'm Interested

 

[Jrbdallas]

Dallas, how much time a day do you spend on tracking these? I'm Interested

Honestly man maybe 30 minutes if you have everything added up. I also go a step further and have everything structured out on a white board too. Kinda redundant but I like that kinda shit. It's very simple to handle.

Easiest way to start is download my fitness pall. Go about your normal day regular diet. Scan or add each food depending on mean into the app and then at the end of the day look at the nutrition graph. See where you land. Usually a huge eye opener.

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[NY REBEL]

Honestly man maybe 30 minutes if you have everything added up. I also go a step further and have everything structured out on a white board too. Kinda redundant but I like that kinda shit. It's very simple to handle.

Easiest way to start is download my fitness pall. Go about your normal day regular diet. Scan or add each food depending on mean into the app and then at the end of the day look at the nutrition graph. See where you land. Usually a huge eye opener.

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I'm check it out.. Thanks

 

[Testdude63]

I agree. Once you get everything set up, and get into the habit of things, it doesn't take much time at all. Kind of becomes second nature.

 

[hurricane]

Hi guys,

So a lot of PM'S I have received as of late are about Macros and what they are. Also how to use them for the bodybuilder diet. It's already complicated subject and every day I learn something new.

I wanted to post a couple links to general intros for all the members to take a look at if it's something that intrests you.

http://visionaryathletes.com/nutrition/properly-track-calculate-macronutrients/

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/to-macro-or-not-should-you-track-your-macro-intake.html

Finally two very useful recources... my fitness pal app. And iifym.com

Enjoy.


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thanks for sharing bro! good stuff

 

[muskate]

Great post. One thing I want to touch on with the topic of macronutrients is IIFYM (If it fits your macros).

A macronutrient is not a macronutrient. Each macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate and fat) is broken up into smaller sub groups. The source of the macronutrient will vary what the subgroups are made of. For example, a gram of protein from say chicken will be comprised of very different amino acids then a gram of protein from say, soy.

That's why it's not only important to track your macronutrients, but the food sources of the macronutrients as well. How much you eat is very important, but equally important is WHAT you eat.

 

[Jrbdallas]

Great post. One thing I want to touch on with the topic of macronutrients is IIFYM (If it fits your macros).

A macronutrient is not a macronutrient. Each macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate and fat) is broken up into smaller sub groups. The source of the macronutrient will vary what the subgroups are made of. For example, a gram of protein from say chicken will be comprised of very different amino acids then a gram of protein from say, soy.

That's why it's not only important to track your macronutrients, but the food sources of the macronutrients as well. How much you eat is very important, but equally important is WHAT you eat.

Very true... as you practice and gain experience, you will want to the focus on your micronutrients.
There will also be fluctuation between individuals on how nutrients effect them personaly. You need to really do a lot of trial and error to get the fine tuned machine your looking for.

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[Testdude63]

Great post. One thing I want to touch on with the topic of macronutrients is IIFYM (If it fits your macros).

A macronutrient is not a macronutrient. Each macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate and fat) is broken up into smaller sub groups. The source of the macronutrient will vary what the subgroups are made of. For example, a gram of protein from say chicken will be comprised of very different amino acids then a gram of protein from say, soy.

That's why it's not only important to track your macronutrients, but the food sources of the macronutrients as well. How much you eat is very important, but equally important is WHAT you eat.

Very true... as you practice and gain experience, you will want to the focus on your micronutrients.
There will also be fluctuation between individuals on how nutrients effect them personaly. You need to really do a lot of trial and error to get the fine tuned machine your looking for.

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Well put, fellas.

 

[swa2ggs]

Diet is ALWAYS most important no matter what your training goals are!!!! Now it's easier then ever to track macros accurately! Multiple phone/moble device apps that do nearly all the work for you! Like others have eluded to, you're wasting your time and gear if you're not hitting your macros!

 

[cisco1234]

Thanks Dallas!

 

[Testdude63]

Diet is ALWAYS most important no matter what your training goals are!!!! Now it's easier then ever to track macros accurately! Multiple phone/moble device apps that do nearly all the work for you! Like others have eluded to, you're wasting your time and gear if you're not hitting your macros!

Diet > Training > Recovery > Gear.

Now if only I could get all the young guys to believe the above flowchart haha.