Calories and Macros

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helloliss
helloliss Posts: 43
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I cant reach my calories per day without getting red numbers on my macros ! anyone in the same situation? I know, both are important but sometimes is overwhelming !! :( I hope to find a balance ! :)

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    Your diary is locked so I couldn't sneak a peek.......

    If your total calories are under I wouldn't worry too much about it. (Unless you're getting way to many simple carbs or you're diabetic) . Depending on who you talk to you'll see recommendations for carbs running anywhere from 40 to 65% of your daily calories, fats 20 to 30% and protein 10 to 30% - there seems to be a diversity of opinion........
  • MarincicS
    MarincicS Posts: 265 Member
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    I have the same problem. I try to watch, particularly sodium, but in the end, i figure as long as i keep my calories down, i'm OK. I also find it hard sometimes to keep my protein up high enough. And my personal trainer suggests much higher levels of protein every day. Oh well. I try.
  • taliesyn_
    taliesyn_ Posts: 219 Member
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    Same here... I am usually over on protein and under (perhaps too low) on fat.

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