Calories VS Macros

sultanjamali1986
sultanjamali1986 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everybody, I am new to the application and deit process.

I have a question regarding the macros, is it ok not to stick to macros percentages? frist day I take 60% carb and the next day I take 45% and the same goes with protein and fat. Is that bad even if I am sticking to my daily calories plan?

Thank you all in advance, and sorry for my weak writing skills

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Look at your weekly goal, not daily.
  • maryannprt
    maryannprt Posts: 152 Member
    It's totally ok to not worry about your macros, especially in the beginning. Once your logging is solid and you're comfortable with it, then you can look at your macros and your diet in general and decide what if any changes need to be made. Maybe you need to get more fiber. Maybe fat helps you feel full and satisfied. Whatever works for you is where your macros should be.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,328 Member
    I rarely worry about my macros. I do pay attention to calories, and which foods keep me full longest and focus on eating more of them.
  • sultanjamali1986
    sultanjamali1986 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you all, I was really concerning about macros ratio but your comments made me comfortable :#o:)
  • LiftHeavyThings27105
    LiftHeavyThings27105 Posts: 2,086 Member
    So, lots of good information in here. Let me summarize:

    1. Consider looking at a weekly trend vs. a daily "data point".
    2. Calories are king. You should try to be within 5% of your daily goals with calories. Just keep in mind that you are likely better off looking at the weekly total (with each day being a 'data point').
    3. If you are losing weight, then you are in a caloric deficit. Consider increasing your protein intake a little bit.
    4. For the rest of your calories, play with the crbs | fat ratio. Eat what you like. That is the best way to succeed!
    5. Get good at tracking. It is tedious at the beginning, but get good at it.
    6. Every two weeks analyze your tracking abilities. There will certainly be something that you are missing.
    7. Every two weeks or so analyze the foods that you are consuming. Is there a potentially more attractive 'substitue'?
    8. Be consistent.
    9. Consider Intermittent Fasting (possibly 16/8) once you get this down (tackle one thing at a time).

    The main thing is to find out what works for you. Everyone is different. If it works for you and you enjoy whatever "it" is then you are putting yourself in a very good position for success.

    Good luck!
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Calories are all that matter when it comes to weight loss.

    For health though, the major macro you should focus on hitting is protein. .8-1% of your body weight in protein (grams) is good for a non-athlete, I believe. You have more room to play with carbs and fats. Fats are important for your health so don't totally skimp on them. :)
  • pmm3437
    pmm3437 Posts: 529 Member
    When set properly for what you are trying to accomplish, you should:

    1) Consider calories as a cap.
    2) Consider protein as a floor.
    3) Get at least 30g of fat for hormone production/regulation.
    4) Be more concerned with averages ( weekly / monthly ) than individual days.
    5) Realize these are all estimations and recommendations, your needs and YMMV apply.
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