carbs/ fat/ protein are everywhere

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  • GodsGirl37
    GodsGirl37 Posts: 348
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    thanks for the responses this will help me prepare better for tomorrow when I start fresh.
  • akaOtherWise
    akaOtherWise Posts: 110 Member
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    Alcohol is the 4th macronutrient.

    Isn't that up for debate though? I was under the impression that it was typically classified under carbs.
    Isn't it;
    4 cals per gram of protein
    4 cals per gram of carbs
    9 cals per gram of fat
    14 cals per gram of alcohol?

    Or something like that.
    7 calories per gram for alcohol.

    I was about to say, "14 calories?!?! My nutrition course lied to me!!!" lol
  • cobaltis
    cobaltis Posts: 191 Member
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    Protein and Fats are suggested minimums to hit each day, extra are just calories, stay under calories and your golden :)
  • Joanne_8595
    Joanne_8595 Posts: 64 Member
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    What I am finding is if I focus on getting my protein where it needs to be in each meal, including snacks, the the rest of the numbers fall into place. I have also learned to keep my Carb (grams) to 15 - 20 for snacks and 30 - 40 for meals,which simply helps me hit my macros a little better. I also try to get as many veggies as I can, particularly low Carb ones. :) All is well though, tomorrow is another day and you will find the food combinations that will work for you.

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