Do you pay much attention to individual macros beyond calories and maybe carbs?

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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I only really care for calories and protein.
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    lessismoreohio wrote: »
    Wow. I started to look closely at my macros. In the past week, I've done good with staying below my calorie and carb limit, but I see my sodium intake is (way) too high. Must work on that.

    Do you pay much attention to individual macros beyond calories and maybe carbs?

    I always glance at fiber, potassium, and sugar out of curiosity. I like to know I'm getting enough fiber most days. The only time I try to adjust for sodium is eating out. I'll use a nutrition guide and choose the best option with that in mind but don't make it a goal per se
  • Hipnotika
    Hipnotika Posts: 69 Member
    lessismoreohio wrote: »
    Wow. I started to look closely at my macros. In the past week, I've done good with staying below my calorie and carb limit, but I see my sodium intake is (way) too high. Must work on that.

    Do you pay much attention to individual macros beyond calories and maybe carbs?

    I was like you until i wasn't loosing any weight, i cut down on sodium and sugar to stay below my MFP goals and in 2 weeks i have lost 8 lbs which was water retention from high sodium and the rest was just by adjusting and adhering to my macros. Good luck :-)
  • elcollins24
    elcollins24 Posts: 42 Member
    It really depends what your goals are. If you simply want to lose weight then all you need to consider is how many calories you are taking in vs how many calories you burn. Where the calories come from is almost irrelevant.
    If you have goals involving overall health and feeling full etc then you might want t consider your macros more.
    Alot of people start off by just calorie counting then becoming more aware of their macros and then manipulating them to get different results. Its almost a natural progression.
    I'd advise to do whatever you feel most comfortable and confident doing. And be aware that no one has the 'perfect' diet so dont feel too defeated if you struggle to hit the macros you set yourself all the time! :-)
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    nope. for me.... just calories.
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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Yes and no. I try to keep my fat low, but let the protein and carbs fall where they may when I've eaten what I eat. Micros, I work on getting more of this or that. Salt is one I work at keeping low. This is much easier than it used to be. I struggled (and mostly failed) with salt for YEARS.
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    I only look at calories and protein, but I do try to eat more carbs before/after workouts on days where I lift
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