I just read people don't need to stress abut macros?

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BJG7_UK
BJG7_UK Posts: 61 Member
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This interests me as I saw it on another post..

And it made me think, if we shouldn't have to worry about macros then why do we use MFP?

My mind is blown :-/
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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,658 Member
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    Some people count calories without focusing on macros.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    Link?
  • Mr_Stabbems
    Mr_Stabbems Posts: 4,773 Member
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    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    Some people count calories without focusing on macros.

    same, i pay attention to macros but i dont worry about them..to be honest i dont worry about calories but i like to know what im doing.
  • Monklady123
    Monklady123 Posts: 512 Member
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    I never even look at the macros, except maybe the protein from time to time. :)
  • tinascar2015
    tinascar2015 Posts: 413 Member
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    I care about my macros for nutritional balance and because being prediabetic, I need to watch my sugar. I also tend to get too little protein, and since protein is so filling, I'm less snacky when I watch my protein intake.
  • BJG7_UK
    BJG7_UK Posts: 61 Member
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    interesting, so people are just generally calorie counting?

  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,658 Member
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    BJG7_UK wrote: »
    interesting, so people are just generally calorie counting?
    Some people are, yes. Some people aren't.

  • dammitjanet0161
    dammitjanet0161 Posts: 319 Member
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    I've seen it said that people should first focus on the total calories, and when they've got a handle on that then maybe start to think more carefully about macros - I'm sure that's in the famous Sexypants thread. Kind of aimed at newbies who are getting confused and stressed about low carb/paleo/eat"clean"andneverneedtocountcalories etc etc and putting the cart before the horse.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,883 Member
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    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    Some people count calories without focusing on macros.

    Yup. I log my food to keep track of the calories. I glance at the other stuff now and then, but don't worry about any of that stuff. Just the calories.

  • mich19025
    mich19025 Posts: 55 Member
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    I think there is a difference between focusing on fat loss and weight loss. When trying to drop bodyfat and keep lean mass you have to go about things a little differently.
  • BJG7_UK
    BJG7_UK Posts: 61 Member
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    dammitjanet0161 wrote: »
    I've seen it said that people should first focus on the total calories, and when they've got a handle on that then maybe start to think more carefully about macros - I'm sure that's in the famous Sexypants thread. Kind of aimed at newbies who are getting confused and stressed about low carb/paleo/eat"clean"andneverneedtocountcalories etc etc and putting the cart before the horse.

    Very interesting...

    In another post I read from a runner, people shouldn't stress about macros as long as they eat fruit, veg and lean protein...

    But, that didn't really make sense to me as that promoting a low fat diet and fat in a macro..

  • midpath
    midpath Posts: 246 Member
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    I don't know many people in my personal life that care about macros. Everyone I know who's on a diet is all about the calories.
  • BJG7_UK
    BJG7_UK Posts: 61 Member
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    mich19025 wrote: »
    I think there is a difference between focusing on fat loss and weight loss. When trying to drop bodyfat and keep lean mass you have to go about things a little differently.

    I agree, and I guess that sums it up pretty well :)
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,658 Member
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    BJG7_UK wrote: »
    dammitjanet0161 wrote: »
    I've seen it said that people should first focus on the total calories, and when they've got a handle on that then maybe start to think more carefully about macros - I'm sure that's in the famous Sexypants thread. Kind of aimed at newbies who are getting confused and stressed about low carb/paleo/eat"clean"andneverneedtocountcalories etc etc and putting the cart before the horse.

    Very interesting...

    In another post I read from a runner, people shouldn't stress about macros as long as they eat fruit, veg and lean protein...

    But, that didn't really make sense to me as that promoting a low fat diet and fat in a macro..
    Well, yeah, you're probably going to want more fat than that will provide. Still, you have to start somewhere and for most people that's calories, rather than macros.

  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,123 Member
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    I really only use MFP for calorie counting.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    I check my calories

    I glance at my protein to ensure I'm around 100g minimum, unless a heavy workout day and then I look harder

    Less frequently I check my fats

    I always eat fresh veg daily

    But yeah I don't really sweat it
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    But by logging if the mood takes me I can check over time and then if something is jarring I can adjust it
  • BJG7_UK
    BJG7_UK Posts: 61 Member
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    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    BJG7_UK wrote: »
    dammitjanet0161 wrote: »
    I've seen it said that people should first focus on the total calories, and when they've got a handle on that then maybe start to think more carefully about macros - I'm sure that's in the famous Sexypants thread. Kind of aimed at newbies who are getting confused and stressed about low carb/paleo/eat"clean"andneverneedtocountcalories etc etc and putting the cart before the horse.

    Very interesting...

    In another post I read from a runner, people shouldn't stress about macros as long as they eat fruit, veg and lean protein...

    But, that didn't really make sense to me as that promoting a low fat diet and fat in a macro..
    Well, yeah, you're probably going to want more fat than that will provide. Still, you have to start somewhere and for most people that's calories, rather than macros.

    My issue with the advice I read is that I did just that when I started dieting last time **fruit, veg, lean protein**.. and at 235lbs I hit a wall pretty quick. I took some convincing to track macros, and boom I drop to 179lbs.

  • midpath
    midpath Posts: 246 Member
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    My main focus is my fats and carbs. I try to eat more fat than carbs percentage wise. But I mean I don't obsess about it. I just check it at the end of the day to see how I did and if its good, its good. If its bad, its good.
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,658 Member
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    BJG7_UK wrote: »
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    BJG7_UK wrote: »
    dammitjanet0161 wrote: »
    I've seen it said that people should first focus on the total calories, and when they've got a handle on that then maybe start to think more carefully about macros - I'm sure that's in the famous Sexypants thread. Kind of aimed at newbies who are getting confused and stressed about low carb/paleo/eat"clean"andneverneedtocountcalories etc etc and putting the cart before the horse.

    Very interesting...

    In another post I read from a runner, people shouldn't stress about macros as long as they eat fruit, veg and lean protein...

    But, that didn't really make sense to me as that promoting a low fat diet and fat in a macro..
    Well, yeah, you're probably going to want more fat than that will provide. Still, you have to start somewhere and for most people that's calories, rather than macros.

    My issue with the advice I read is that I did just that when I started dieting last time **fruit, veg, lean protein**.. and at 235lbs I hit a wall pretty quick. I took some convincing to track macros, and boom I drop to 179lbs.
    I'm gonna have to say that has nothing to do with macros, per se. You were eating less, probably because you were tracking.

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