Macros

TheresaMcCormack1988
TheresaMcCormack1988 Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hey I'm new to counting macros, could anyone tell me do I need to have a low carb day on rest day?

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  • Mycophilia
    Mycophilia Posts: 1,225 Member
    Short answer: No.
    Long answer: It depends.

    Without more information to go on, there's nothing more to be said.
  • TheresaMcCormack1988
    TheresaMcCormack1988 Posts: 16 Member
    If I did go low carb do I have to make up my macros with fats/protein?
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    TheresaMcCormack1988 wrote: »
    If I did go low carb do I have to make up my macros with fats/protein?

    yes, it has to add up to 100%
  • TheresaMcCormack1988
    TheresaMcCormack1988 Posts: 16 Member
    yarwell wrote: »
    TheresaMcCormack1988 wrote: »
    If I did go low carb do I have to make up my macros with fats/protein?

    yes, it has to add up to 100%

    How would I calculate it? Training days I'm on 40%carbs 25%fats 35%protein ?


  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    edited August 2015
    I don't do "training" so I wouldn't know. 40/25/35 wouldn't offend anyone though it might be a bit light on fats. More than 35% protein is seen as "excessive".

    Personally I would be tempted to have a roughly constant F & P intake in grams per day and float the carbs according to activity, but many opinions are available. Depends on your goals too, which you haven't stated.
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