I didn't before no. Macros before at the highest were like 500c, 100f, 225p. When I started my cut we were at 750c, 65f, 300p.

Current macros reversing out of cut:

Training Day Macros: 4,095 Calories
250g Protein
650g Carbohydrates
55g Fat

M1: 64g protein, 27g fat, trace cal green veggies
Immediate Pre/Intra: 100g carbs
M2 (Post workout): 62g protein, 350g carbs
M3: 62g protein, 200g carbs
M4: 62g protein, 28g fat, trace cal green veggies


Non Training Day Macros: 2,920 Calories
250g Protein
300g Carbohydrates
80g Fat

M1: 64g protein, 200g carbs
M2: 62g protein, 38g carbs, 30g fat
M3: 62g protein, 38g carbs, 30g fat
M4: 62g protein, 100g carbs, 20g fat

wanna know what makes even bigger gains?

Nervous system management
stress management
gut health
sleep optimisation
insulin sensitivity

all these come before "macros" and "training split"

Do you really think people are going to take training and nutrition advice from a red, no avi, with an October join date?

Seriously?

Would you like to buy some magic beans?

People overcomplicate fitness/nutrition/general health for a few simple reasons. Sometimes they just get bored too easily with keeping it simple. Sometimes they want to make a bigger deal out of it than it is for attention and validation. Of course, a lot of people are simply prone to sheep herd think mentality with the way the fitness/supplement/dieting/physicall wellness industries bombard society with stupid concepts for the sake of making money. Lastly, overcomplicating it provides a rock solid layer of cope and excuses for people who will ultimately not put the effort in regardless of their initial approach.

There really isn't any point in trying to inform/debate people you hear openly discussing dumb ideas about fitness/nutrition unless they are your close relative or something. 99% of the time, they are going to think what they want no matter what. Thus, they will seek out confirmation for what they want to believe, and will be dismissive when they hear things that go against it. Quite often, they will get pissy with you over it no matter how polite ane nice you try to be about it. So, it's rarely worth bothering with much. Focus on yourself and let them do/think what they want. If they want your advice and are open minded at all, they will ask you for it and act accordingly.

macros matter

brb eating 500g of carbs and 20 grams of protein

who needs macros when white monsters have 0 cals

Worrying about insulin response of individual meals when you're healthy, athletic and active is like missing the forest for trees.

As long as your calorie goals are met for whatever goal, these things are insignificant. Again, for healthy, active and athletic AND non-juicyindividuals.