What are Macros (IIFYM) or Macronutrients?

What are Macros (IIFYM) or Macronutrients?

The Macros, also known as IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros), is a type of dieting which is flexible and helps to lose or gain weight appropriately.
Using the Macro Calculator, you can calculate the number of calories, carbs, protein, and Fat required to reach your goal.
Whether you are willing to lose, maintain, or gain your weight, you can use the macros calculator to make a diet plan and follow-up to get your desire weight.
The Macronutrients is a helpful calculator to be in shape and remain fit; you need to calculate your macros and make a flexible dieting plan accordingly.

How to calculate Macros?

Calculation of macros for flexible dieting is possible in two ways, manual and using an online macro calculator. Below are the methods of calculating in detail:

• Manual Calculation of Macros

Step # 1

Identify the needs of calories by a calorie calculator or using the following formula:

Men

calories/day = 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) – 5 x age (y) + 5

Women

calories/day = 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) – 5 x age (y) – 161

Step # 2

Now, multiply your calories with the activity factor (by K-state research) which is given below: