Different macros on different days?

nyponbell

My goal is to lift three times a week (I don't split). The other days are either rest days or active rest (with long walks = burns more calories). I know that I don't burn as much every day (even days when I am active) but my non-active days can be very sedentary depending on how I'm feeling.

So I'm wondering if I should calculate my sedentary macros as well as my active ones, or if that is calculated "in the price" of the right activity level (that doesn't have me working out every day). Does anyone else have different macros for different days depending on activity level, or if most people just try to hit the same macros regardless of activity?

I'm gearing up to start counting macros instead of just calories, so would appreciate the help. I want some data to work from though, so I'm going to continue to count calories July out, so that I know what macros my usual food has and what works for me before I make a meal plan.

quiksylver296

I eat the same each day.

sijomial

As your body stores away nutrients quite happily it really seems rather like overkill - overall intake is what matters rather than micro managing on particular days.

Also as I'm making the assumption you are looking to support your training and muscle development - muscle protein synthesis doesn't just happen on training days....

toxikon

Whatever works for you and is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.

You could bump up your protein macro on strength days if you want.

nyponbell

Ok thanks! I just get so confused about macros and how they are supposed to work, as my maintenance BMR on sedentary days is different from my active days.

I will see what works for me once I get there.

sijomial

nyponbell wrote: »

Ok thanks! I just get so confused about macros and how they are supposed to work, as my maintenance BMR on sedentary days is different from my active days.

I will see what works for me once I get there.

You are confusing BMR and TDEE I think....

Are you sure you really want (let alone need) to complicate things?
The MFP method of logging and eating back exercise calories would seem to achieve exactly what you are proposing - eating more on exercise days.

This is a really good read....
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

nyponbell

sijomial wrote: »

nyponbell wrote: »

Ok thanks! I just get so confused about macros and how they are supposed to work, as my maintenance BMR on sedentary days is different from my active days.

I will see what works for me once I get there.

You are confusing BMR and TDEE I think....

Are you sure you really want (let alone need) to complicate things?
The MFP method of logging and eating back exercise calories would seem to achieve exactly what you are proposing - eating more on exercise days.

This is a really good read....
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

I am thinking of TDEE, yes!! And I have a habit of making things far more difficult than it needs to be. Thank you for the link!!

not_a_runner

If you are new to macro counting, it's usually best to start with one set of macros you follow every day until you get the hang of it.

Good plan to continue calorie counting while getting acquainted with the macros in what you already eat!