Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 8 months ago

What are macros for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose weight and everyone talks about 'macros'. I'm a bit confused, what exactly are macros and how do they help with weight loss? Do I need to count them?

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Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Haha, macros are basically carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It sounds like some heavy computer software coding but it's just dividing your roti, paneer, and oil in the right ratio. Don't stress too much or you will lose hair instead of weight!

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, keeping track of protein and carbs when you only sleep 4 hours is impossible. Macros just mean macronutrients that give you energy. I barely have energy to make tea, let alone count grams of fat, but high protein definitely helps if you can manage it.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I lost 15 kgs last year by focusing on macros. Instead of just cutting calories, make sure 30% of your daily intake is protein, 40% carbs, and 30% healthy fats. Download an app to log your meals for a week, it really opens your eyes about what you are eating.

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I used to cry looking at scale numbers and getting obsessed with tracking macros. It can be so exhausting and overwhelming. Just focus on eating clean home food and adding a little extra daal or curd, don't let the numbers ruin your peace of mind.

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Gopal Joshi Gopal Joshi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

For weight loss, simply stick to old traditional meals like jowar roti, green vegetables, and buttermilk. No need for complicated math. But if you have sudden weight gain or fatigue, please check with a doctor for thyroid or diabetes first.

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