macros and high calorie diets

TheWorstHorse

I understand how to manage macronutrients with a modest calorie deficit target. Usually, meeting my numbers while I am eating back exercise calories is not too difficult. My usual exercise calorie target is 300 to 350 calories a day and my MFP daily calorie target is about 1700.

But what happens when I am doing endurance training as I am right now? I am burning 1200 to 1400 exercise calories six days a week and eating to my macros as MFP sets them to account for the all those calories - especially for protein - is insanely difficult and, moreover, doesn't seem to make a lot of sense.

So here's the question: If I meet my macros when I hit my "modest" calorie deficit target (and eating back 300 calories a day as I did before I started endurance training) can I just eat whatever I want to fill out the remaining 900 to 1100 calories I need to get in?

Sorry if this question has been answered; I couldn't find anything when I searched the boards.

wheird

Absolutely! Once you hit your protein and fat goals, feel free to load up on carbohydrates if you feel so inclined.

astronomicals

carb up

KarenJanine

Yes, once you've met your protein and fat minimums, make up the rest of your calories with whatever you like. Endurance training requires fuel.

I wouldn't refer to this as a 'high calorie diet' though, as you're still eating below maintenance.

TheWorstHorse

thanks all. i thought that was the answer but was worried that my love for carbohydrates, rather than reason, was speaking.