Does excess sugar/fat etc contribute to weight gain when you're under your calorie limit?

blopmiyers

I try to reach my calorie goal every day or get very close to it. But sometimes I eat an extra 15g of fat or carbs etc. My question is, does excess of those cause weight gain even if I'm under my calorie goal? Thanks!

cecsav1

No. Not for pure weight loss. Macros have more to do with body composition and muscle building (or maintenance). The number on the scale is simply a reflection of number of calories consumed vs expended.

Serah87

Nope.

jennarandhayes

Carbs stick to me more than fruit/veggies/protein. I know that I lose weight more slowly when I'm using my calories on carbs, but I don't know if there is a science behind it or if it's just body type.

TavistockToad

Nope

cecsav1

jennarandhayes wrote: »

Carbs stick to me more than fruit/veggies/protein. I know that I lose weight more slowly when I'm using my calories on carbs, but I don't know if there is a science behind it or if it's just body type.

Fruits and veggies are mostly carbs...

blopmiyers

cecsav1 wrote: »

No. Not for pure weight loss. Macros have more to do with body composition and muscle building (or maintenance). The number on the scale is simply a reflection of number of calories consumed vs expended.

Ah alright thanks for the info! I wasn't too sure myself. I feel way better now lol