Does excess sugar/fat etc contribute to weight gain when you're under your calorie limit?

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blopmiyers
blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I try to reach my calorie goal every day or get very close to it. But sometimes I eat an extra 15g of fat or carbs etc. My question is, does excess of those cause weight gain even if I'm under my calorie goal? Thanks!

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  • cecsav1
    cecsav1 Posts: 714 Member
    No. Not for pure weight loss. Macros have more to do with body composition and muscle building (or maintenance). The number on the scale is simply a reflection of number of calories consumed vs expended.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Nope.
  • jennarandhayes
    jennarandhayes Posts: 456 Member
    Carbs stick to me more than fruit/veggies/protein. I know that I lose weight more slowly when I'm using my calories on carbs, but I don't know if there is a science behind it or if it's just body type.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Nope
  • cecsav1
    cecsav1 Posts: 714 Member
    jennarandhayes wrote: »
    Carbs stick to me more than fruit/veggies/protein. I know that I lose weight more slowly when I'm using my calories on carbs, but I don't know if there is a science behind it or if it's just body type.

    Fruits and veggies are mostly carbs...
  • blopmiyers
    blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
    cecsav1 wrote: »
    No. Not for pure weight loss. Macros have more to do with body composition and muscle building (or maintenance). The number on the scale is simply a reflection of number of calories consumed vs expended.

    Ah alright thanks for the info! I wasn't too sure myself. I feel way better now lol
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