Counting macros vs just calories

nickia66
nickia66 Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I'm new to this and just wondering - which is more important hitting my calories or hitting my macros?
Are macros something I need to be aware of at the start of my journey - have about 40lb to lose - or should I save worrying about them til I'm closer to my goal.
Any advice greatly appreciated

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    For weight loss? Calories, 100%.

    Macros are about your nutrition, you want to make sure you're getting enough protein and fat to remain healthy. Some people also find that they feel fuller on certain macro plans and that can help them reach a deficit more comfortably.

  • Luna3386
    Luna3386 Posts: 888 Member
    They are basically the same thing. You want a deficit and you can get there by calories or macros.

    I find macros helpful because I personally think a lot of women especially shy away from protein and fat.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Calories are king when it comes to weight loss. Get your logging down, then you can find a macro ratio that works best for you.
  • Slimpossible007
    Slimpossible007 Posts: 16,353 Member
    start with calories and when you get used to that you can start looking at the macros .. but for weight loss its 100% calories

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