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Macros

ThatDawg
ThatDawg Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Hey I was wondering, should I hit my macros if I'm trying to maintain my weight? Kinda new to the whole macro thing... Thanks for the help.

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  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    The only time macros are really important is when you do strength training.
    General weight maintaining is about calories in = calories out.

    That being said, there are daily minimum protein and fat requirements, but if you are not vegetarian and have a "normal" diet you probably already hit those.
    (Just google minimum protein and minimum fat requirements)
  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    I try to hit my macros all the time and I put myself more in the endurance athlete category. You already lost weight, now its time to focus on total health. I find that once I hit my protein and fiber, if i still feel hungry then I didn't have enough liquids. Makes it fairly easy to hit my maintenance calorie goal.
  • RaspberryTickleChicken
    RaspberryTickleChicken Posts: 629 Member
    As a general rule, I try to stay under my carbs & sugar macros while I aim to meet the protein macros.
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