How do people track the macronutrients exactly? It seems insane to actually count the grams and exact calories (I've been just using proteion control and ballparks-- 1 cup of carbs=200 cal, 3oz protein=100, etc) of each thing you're eating so what do you do?
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11-25-2011, 04:26 AM #1Registered User
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Question about macronutrients and tracking while bulking
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11-26-2011, 05:41 AM #2Motivator
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First off. Define exactly what a "cup of carbs" is and "3 oz of protein".
Both carbs and protein are both equal to 4 calories per gram, yet your comparing a unit of volume vs a unit of weight.
Also what source of carbohydrate and what source of protein are you referring to? A cup of rice? a cup of oats? 3 oz of eggs? 3oz of chicken?
Its really not that difficult, if I want 60g of carbs, 42g of protein, and 20g fat in a meal. I would consume about 8oz sweet potato, 6oz chicken, and 20g mac nut oil. As an example.
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