Which macro is your main priority? and why?

SarahFromWalthamForest

Which macro is your main priority? and why?

I try to hit a minimum of half my bodyweight in protein to avoid muscle loss.

Fat is my secondary goal.

And I try to keep carbs below 30g (sugar below 15g).

inertiastrength

Protein and fats. I lift so I need the protein to maintain my lean mass. Fats for hormones and healthy hair and skin; I prefer to look 5 years younger vs 10 years older haha. Carbs, while delicious, are really the only macro I can afford to manipulate

lemurcat12

Protein. I focus on getting around 1 g / lb of LBM.

After that I care more about eating enough vegetables than macro amounts, although I am trying pretty low carb at the moment (if I have low carbs I easily have high fat, I don't really have to work at it).

RoxieDawn

Protein is for me and I aim for .8 to 1 gram per my body weight. Currently in a calorie deficit and protein helps with muscle sparing and also provides me with satiety. I do however need the right balance of all three to assure that my training needs are met.

Sp1tfire

Protein. Mainly because I'm trying to recomp right now so hitting that number especially days I lift is important to me.

sardelsa

Protein as well. Aiming for around 1g per lb bodyweight or more at the moment because I am cutting (mind you I am not tracking, just guestimating). I do try to keep carbs lower <200g on my two lower cal/rest days.

sgt1372

Protein. Suppresses appetite, requires more energy to digest and contributes to muscle growth when combined w/strength based exercises.

crazyycatladyy1

I don't track macros but I gravitate towards a higher carb woe because carbs make me feel fuller for longer than fat or protein.

david_1988

Carbs make up 50-60% of my calories (>340g+) most days. I run most days, so they're pretty useful.

JetJaguar

Protein, because I find that as long as I focus on that, then the other numbers tend to fall into about the right place. Plus, I tend to get less hungry if I make sure I have some protein with every meal.

JustRobby1

When I was still primarily worried about weight loss as a goal, I did not really pay attention to macros at all, only calories. A calorie is a calorie from this perspective. You can eat "clean" (whatever the hell that means) and still get fat if you consume too many calories.

Now that I am into weight training, I am much more concerned with protein intake for obvious reasons.

AnvilHead

Protein. I never have a problem hitting my fat goal and couldn't care less where my carbs or sugar counts end up.

psuLemon

Protein. I reduce fat when I cut weight (still well above minimum levels) and increase carbs/sugar to support performance.

rakowskidp

Protein - because I'm a vegetarian. I'm more concerned, however, with vitamin B12 and iron.

Lounmoun

Protein because it is easier for me to eat carbs and fats. Protein helps me to feel more satisfied.

OnthatStuff

Macro-ni. Boxed. Powdered cheese.
Reason: when the cheese starts flowin', it gets your noodle goin'

Need2Exerc1se

Carbs because I eat a high fiber diet.
Second would be fat because if I don't pay attention it I eat way too much.

I don't worry about protein because I have plenty of muscle without eating a lot of protein.

jessiferrrb

protein for maintaining lbm. i give nods to fiber minimums and sodium maximums but they rarely fall where they should.

TheCupcakeCounter

Protein and then fat/fiber (if they aren't in the right balance I have constipation issues)

pennygm72

Fat, but in the opposite sense to what I think you were asking, keeping my diet very low fat as awaiting gallbladder removal

TrekkieJenee

I never have a problem getting enough protein or fat. So, I focus on fiber. If I do that, those are the days my macros are all balanced.

StarBrightStarBright

Carbs - keeping them below 40% of my daily intake. If I go much above that I find they set off cravings for me. Otherwise I tend to let the fat and protein fall where they will.

ValeriePlz

Protein and fiber. I'm running a half marathon and two triathlons this summer, so I need that for recovery. I also make fiber a priority for long-term health.

Will_Run_for_Food

I don't focus on one in particular but I am starting to follow IIFYM again so my focus is on getting the right balance of each (37% protein, 18% fat, 45% carbs).

NualaTW

For me it's protein and carbs. I had weight loss surgery just over a year ago, so it is vital to keep track of my protein and carbs. Recently I have taken up a weight training/cardio regimen 6 days a week to rebuild muscle lost during the weight loss, so it has become even more important. I try to stick to around 120g protein and no more than 90g carbs per day (40% protein, 30% fats, 30% carbs).

physio52

Carbs and fat as I am on low carb high fat diet for diabetes control and weight loss

healthyfitsamantha

Protein and then fats. I only worry about carbs to make sure I don't go over. That being said, when I was running and doing marathon training, I equally prioritized my protein and carb intake.

J72FIT

Protein for my muscles and fats for my hormones. I fill in the rest of my calories with carbs. If cutting they are lower if in maintenance they are higher. I also keep an eye on fiber and shoot for 15 grams per 1000 calories...

cs2thecox

Protein (135g), then carbs (210g) and fats (70g) equally.

Helps keep me fuller for longer, doesn't give me stinky breath (I did full keto for a while - ugh!), and supports my quest for low enough body fat to see my abs!