macro vs calories

tcrites2030
tcrites2030 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have been only counting calories for about 4 months now and have lost weight that way but I am looking into counting/tracking my macros. I have figured out my daily protein, fat and carbs but that seems to add almost 1000 calories a day to my goal. Which is it that I am suppose to follow to continue weight loss?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Your weight loss will come from hitting your calorie goal. Macros are for nutrition.

    If calculated properly, they shouldn't result in your calorie goal going up.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    tcrites2030 wrote: »
    I have been only counting calories for about 4 months now and have lost weight that way but I am looking into counting/tracking my macros. I have figured out my daily protein, fat and carbs but that seems to add almost 1000 calories a day to my goal. Which is it that I am suppose to follow to continue weight loss?

    Mfp macros are fine, but you can tweak them up or down for satiety.

    0.8g of protein per pound of bodyweight isn't a bad place to start for protein.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Eat enough fats and protein. You do not have to eat much carbs.

    How much protein did you calculate?
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    tcrites2030 wrote: »
    I have been only counting calories for about 4 months now and have lost weight that way but I am looking into counting/tracking my macros. I have figured out my daily protein, fat and carbs but that seems to add almost 1000 calories a day to my goal. Which is it that I am suppose to follow to continue weight loss?

    You sound like you need to swap out some foods. Switching a higher calorie food to a lower one with equal or better nutritional value will help you out a lot. One of my go-to snacks for making sure I hit my protien macros while still remaining calorie deficient is a can of tuna fish with mustard and dill pickle relish (I hate mayo so that's a non issue). Also, while your body needs carbs, you don't need ALL the carbs allocated on your plan. Just try to make sure the carbs you do eat are mainly complex. Such as from vegetables and beans/legumes instead of breads and pastas.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Learn about percentage. It will be useful in many areas of your life.
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