Help with understanding the Macros please
Hi, my first week so still trying to nail it. I accidentally over ate on protein but as I’d had virtually no carbs I used the slider in personal settings to up my protein allowance to what I had eaten, then matched the carbs and fat. ( which actually meant I had to just eat more of both)
is this an acceptable way to proceed day by day? Can I in this way have different ratios to suit as long as I keep the ratios balanced and the calories under as well?
If so this makes it easier but my Keto stick showed few ketones when I went to bed.
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Just focus on eating fats, the protein will handle itself - shoot for 80% fats - choose MCT oil, butter, seeds, oils, etc
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fkd383d
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Um. Not really. The first rule is only eat when hungry...were you hungry or just eating to get all your macros in? If you go over on something ( & protein was better than carbs) just brush it off and start fresh your next meal. Don't try to go back and " fix it". You are likely overeat and drive yourself crazy in the meantime. An example. I have been strict keto and eaten perfectly for over 2 weeks. This morning I woke up and ate a piece of French toast...dumb yes . feeling in my, yes. Beating myself up over it...no. Just will make sure my macros balance the rest of the day, week, etc.
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Also carbs is a maximum. You don't need to eat carbs to get to the measurement.
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linrenep
Thanks for reply. Yes I think using the slider that way was encouraging me to eat more.
