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Hitting Macros - Fat v. Carbs

kingkong123
kingkong123 Posts: 184 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
When trying to hit macros, is it "better" to go over in carbs or fat? Goal: Lower body %, i.e., burn fat & build muscle.

I'm 15g under carb and 23 g over fat limits for today. I know there's a lot of guidance/articles/experienced bodybuilders that aim for low-carb to cut. In terms of daily macros, would it be better to go over in carbs or fat (when I have to)?

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  • mattdm6969
    mattdm6969 Posts: 9
    When trying to hit macros, is it "better" to go over in carbs or fat? Goal: Lower body %, i.e., burn fat & build muscle.

    I'm 15g under carb and 23 g over fat limits for today. I know there's a lot of guidance/articles/experienced bodybuilders that aim for low-carb to cut. In terms of daily macros, would it be better to go over in carbs or fat (when I have to)?

    I don't think it'll matter for weightloss as long as you are in a deficit. However, I think carbs are more muscle sparing than fat.
  • kingkong123
    kingkong123 Posts: 184 Member
    The ultimate goal is the defecit, but was interested to see how this played into things...
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