

(Note: Premium app users have the option of setting goals in grams or percentages.) You can tweak this distribution as you like the app translates the percentages into grams for each macronutrient.

MyFitnessPal automatically sets your macros at 50% carbs, 20% protein and 30% fat.

You can view or edit your macro distribution in your MyFitnessPal app by clicking on “Goals,” where you’ll see your “Daily Nutrition Goals.” Next, you’ll want to determine how you’re going to divide those calories among the three macronutrients. To view or update your diet profile, click on “Settings” and choose “Update Diet/Fitness Profile.” You probably already did this when you set up your MyFitnessPal app. The first step is to establish your target calorie intake, based on your current weight, age, height, sex, activity level and goals. If you’re new to tracking macros, MFP makes it easy - breaking it down into four easy steps:
