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Dumb question about macros

maureenh0709
maureenh0709 Posts: 16 Member
edited February 21 in Food and Nutrition
Should I be trying to reach each of my macros, or should I just try to stay below my daily allowance?

I rarely have difficulty reaching my protein level, but the others vary (I'm new to counting calories so I'm still figuring out what foods have too much sodium, sugar etc.)

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  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    Your macros should be treated as minimums. Macros also have caloric value, so ideally, you'll reach both macro and calorie targets fairly closely. Sugar and sodium are micros. If you're eating a balanced diet and don't have a medical condition that requires monitoring those, ignore them. (I do occasionally peek at sodium levels if I'm getting water retention).
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Your Fat and Protein goals should be treated as minimums, while your carbohydrate goal should be treated as a maximum.
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