• drinkinglakewater [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Is it bad if I don't consistently hit my macros? I've started calorie counting but I find it hard to hit my protein dv and I'm worried that it would be bad when I start working out more regularly

        • DasKarlBarx [he/him,comrade/them]
          hexagon
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          edit-2
          3 years ago

          Do you know what that breaks down as a % of daily macros?

          Like a typical split could run 30% protein, 35% from fat, 35% from carbs or some variation of that?

          Sometimes apps can shoot for really high protein % goals (where it ends up being like 40-50% of daily macros). If you're active I used to suggest people stick around 30-35%.

          If that's where your at and are tryig to gain weight or maintain you could add a protein powder. It's usually a good 25 extra gs.

          If you're trying to lose weight I would add Veggies that are high in protein to some of your meals.

          • drinkinglakewater [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            Oh my bad, it's 25% because I'm pretty infrequently active, but I'm looking to start being active more regularly. I'll definitely look at adding more of those veggies into my diet tho