MACROS AND CALORIES

adamconway_667

Hi All, i want to know how focused you are on your macros and caloric intake?

RodaRose

Very focused on the calories. The macros change a bit from day to day.

livingleanlivingclean

I focus on Macros

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

Very on calories, very on protein and fat. Some what on fibre and calcium. Not interested in the carbs.

sardelsa

Actually not very much at all, I am just kind of winging it at the moment.

Fallfrenzy

I focus on making sure that I have enough protein, then on calories.

bpetrosky

Why does matter to you what other people focus on? Their goals are not your goals. Focus on what helps you attain your own goals.

malibu927

Calories and getting enough protein. That's about it.

johnney77

Very Focused... Macros + Calories + Minerals + Vitamins = An educated road map to a life long understanding of your body's reaction to the substances you put into it.

TavistockToad

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You have to find what works for you.

I look at cals and macros, and hit my cals 99% of the time and macros probably 90% of the time...

fitmom4lifemfp

Calories are #1 for me, protein 2nd, carbs 3rd.

Christine_72

Calories first, then Protein, fibre and fat.

I'm happy if i hit a minimum of 120g Protein, minimum 50g fat and get over 30g Fibre.

Wynterbourne

Calories, then protein, then fiber are how I look at things.

SmartAlec03211988

Protein and fat > carbs.

Lillymoo01

Am I the only one who is more concerned with getting enough micro nutrients over hitting a perfect macro ratio? I do make sure I get enough fats and proteins every day while keeping my calories at the desired intake but hitting my chosen macro ratios are not as important as getting enough fibre and essential vitamins and minerals into me.

TavistockToad

Lillymoo01 wrote: »

Am I the only one who is more concerned with getting enough micro nutrients over hitting a perfect macro ratio? I do make sure I get enough fats and proteins every day while keeping my calories at the desired intake but hitting my chosen macro ratios are not as important as getting enough fibre and essential vitamins and minerals into me.

Mfp isn't very good at tracking micros

Morgaen73

I realised this morning that I am a slave to my macros lol

MaddMaestro

Macros are dumb lol. I only watch the sugar on top of the calories cause it's difficult to stay under my goals on the other macros -_-;

adamconway_667

I think its good to make sure you take in the correct percentages of carbs, protein and fats. I foucus on those more than anything and my calories last. Just to also point out that there is no correct way of doing it just your own way!

livingleanlivingclean

Lillymoo01 wrote: »

Am I the only one who is more concerned with getting enough micro nutrients over hitting a perfect macro ratio? I do make sure I get enough fats and proteins every day while keeping my calories at the desired intake but hitting my chosen macro ratios are not as important as getting enough fibre and essential vitamins and minerals into me.

I eat a large variety of food from all groups, including 1.5-2kgs fresh vegies and fruit a day, lean proteins and fat from different sources, and I need to limit fibre as i often eat too much. I don't think I need to worry too much about micros....

jnomadica

Since my goals are to lose some body fat while maintaining as much muscle as possible, I focus on calories and protein.