Difficulty meeting my Macros

Nightstar76

Hi everyone,
I have been getting better at being under my calorie goal but I can't seem to ever get my macros right. Sometimes its too much fat sometimes its over or under proteins or carbs. As for potassium I don't think I've ever come close to the level suggested. Do I need to meet all of the macros or just Carbs, protein, fat, sodium and fiber. I'd really appreciate some advice on types of food I should be eating. My calorie count is 1470 for 1.5lbs per week.

Thanks in advance:happy:

Aaron_K123

Hi everyone,
I have been getting better at being under my calorie goal but I can't seem to ever get my macros right. Sometimes its too much fat sometimes its over or under proteins or carbs. As for potassium I don't think I've ever come close to the level suggested. Do I need to meet all of the macros or just Carbs, protein, fat, sodium and fiber. I'd really appreciate some advice on types of food I should be eating. My calorie count is 1470 for 1.5lbs per week.

Thanks in advance:happy:

View it as a goal you are constantly aware of and aiming for. I think if one day you eat to much fat and another day you eat to little protein and a third day you eat less carbs than you wanted to as long as you keep correcting and trying it sort of works itself out.

Unless your diet is highly structured and regimented it can be hard to hit macro levels exactly. Personally I'd worry more about your calorie intake than exact macros. Aim for certain minimums like make sure you get enough protein or fat but other than that just aim for the macros and if you miss a bit don't sweat it.

FoxyLifter

Macros include protein, fat, and carbs.

Micros include fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

What are your macro percentages set to? What are your goals? lose weight or lose fat?

My advice? Plan ahead. Focus of protein (especially if you're lifting... which I highly recommend).

ETA: Potassium isn't a requirement on US food labels (yet), so some database entries may be incomplete. The best way to know if you're deficient is to go to your doctor for a blood test (usually included in a physical exam). That being said, chances are you're doing fine.Yogurt and avocados are great sources I saw in your diary.

Nightstar76

Thank you guys for your input. Its good to know about the potassium not being on all labels that could be make a difference in my numbers. My overall goal it to lose weight and right now I have my percentages set to the default. 50% carb, 30 fat, 20 protein. My first goal was to get used to documenting my eating and trying to stay under the calorie count. I'll work on just trying to keep things as balanced throughout the week as opposed to day to day.