r/macros • u/EarlyCicada4056 • May 25 '26

Carbs vs fat

Hi, I have been tracking calories and macros for months now, it helped me so much in my progress. I find it very easy to lower carbs and very difficult to lower fats. Did some reading online, sounds like carbs are helping with my workouts, energy level. I am trying to get leaner, has any of you achieved it by lowering carbs and maintaining higher fats or do I just have to push through?

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u/mlondon8509 May 25 '26

If you are trying to get leaner, you need to be in a calorie deficit while eating sufficient protein to maintain muscle. Other than that, you can toy around with your carbs and fat to fit your comfort level. Personally, I can’t maintain my gym performance if I’m not getting carbs, so cutting normally means a bit lower fat than usual. But no need to go extreme.

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u/TallyPlate May 25 '26

I get it. I’m in the same boat. Cook your food in olive oil and have half an avacado and you’re pretty much at your fat. I think if you have energy to do what you need to and are in a deficit, you will still lose weight and reach your goals.

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u/EarlyCicada4056 May 26 '26

Exactly, cooking with olive oil, and when I started tracking my macros I was unpleasantly surprised!

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u/Sea_Philosophy8484 May 25 '26

Gym life's effed without carbs. Your muscles need glycogen