Left over caloroes, sodium and fat high

ahousejump
ahousejump Posts: 12 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello, im currently on the loose 2 pounds a week deal. so on a normal day i find i've hit my goal of fat and sodium but have 600+ calories left before i hit my goal. Should i stop eating or eat the other 600 calories and not worry about the fat,sodium, carbs stats in the app?

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  • kaylajane11
    kaylajane11 Posts: 313 Member
    It depends on your goals. To lose weight all you require is a calorie deficit, and it doesn't matter if those calories come from sodium, fat, carbs, sugar, etc. - you will still lose weight.

    Many people have a minimum protein goal that they try to meet every day. Protein is useful in maintaining muscle while you lose fat (especially when combined with a strength training program). If you are finding that you aren't getting much protein you may want to use those 600 extra calories to get more in.

    Unless you have a medical issue that requires you to watch your intake (such as diabetes or hypertension), sodium, fat, and sugar are fine in moderation.
  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,137 Member
    Calories are the determining factor for weight loss, so focus on that.

    Excess sodium can cause water retention and can mess with your head when you weigh in - but it goes away.

    Fat is pretty insignificant to me - I try to be sure to hit my protein goal, make sure I'm getting enough fat, and not looking at the carbs (that's all that's left after protein and fat anyway).
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    CICO for weight loss, macros for health and satiety. Depending on what your goal is, you should eat more.
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