Over on macros, but on target/under for calories?

0nesecret

I'm a person who eats a heck lot of fruits, so I'm often over on sugar and carbs, but sometimes I still stay on target (or even under) for my calories.

For example, today I had ~1380 cals out of a 1440 calories goal, BUT 276/198 for carbs, (19/48 for fat), 60/54 for protein, 131/29 for sugar (!!! always really high).

Whereas yesterday, I had 1311 cals, 213/198 for carbs, 33/48 for fat, 85/54 for protein, 119/29 for sugar.

Is this bad in any way? For example, will it hinder weight loss or muscle preservation? How important are macros, exactly?

Francl27

Sugar doesn't matter much unless you have blood sugar issues. Protein you want to be over by quite a bit though. MFP's goal is way too low. I'd try and stick to 40% carb, 30% fat and 30% protein, personally... Protein is essential to avoid too much muscle loss.

Chadomaniac

Important

This is what your body needs for "optimal" functioning and nutrition

Minimums :
Fat: 0.4g per pound bodyweight
Protein : 0.85g per pound bodyweight
Carbs : Not 100% necessary

Once you hit your minimums you can fill in the rest of the calories from carbs/protein/fat or a combination of all 3 aslong as you stay within your calorie goals

PS: You need more protein

0nesecret

But am I correct to assume that weight loss is still 100% calorie intake/outtake?

and I suppose I understand that protein is essential to preserve muscles.