How to Set Up My Fitness Pal for Balanced Macros

How to Set Up My Fitness Pal

Patricia Hill My Bariatric Kitchen facebook.com/groups/mybariatrickitchen/

How to Set Up My Fitness Pal 1. Download and open the app!

2. Enter in all of your personal information as directed. Just follow their instructions – don’t worry if something doesn’t apply – we will fix it later!

3. Click on More…

4. Click on Goals

5. Click on Calorie and Macronutrient Goals

6. Time to set your GOALS! •

Set your Calories to 900 minimum… unless you have been told otherwise. I can help you adjust these further on a 1:1 basis.

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Set Carbohydrates to 35% Set Protein to 40% Set Fat to 25%

Then click the back arrow.

7. Click on Additional Nutrient Goals

8. Here is where you set your goals for Fiber and Sugar – two important factors in weight loss and nutrition.

• 35g Fiber* • 25g Sugar* *These can be adjusted on a 1:1 basis depending on individual medical needs.

9. Click the back arrow until you reach the home screen.

And you are DONE!