I usually set protein first then adjust carbs and fats around my total calories

For me the best approach is to match nutrition changes to sustained changes in training rather than reacting to short term fluctuations

I try to keep protein fairly consistent and adjust the other foods around my training demands

I usually adjust my portions first rather than completely changing my meals

I usually look at my activity level first because my food needs change when I start training more or less

I focus more on hitting my daily totals than eating at the exact same times every day

Sometimes I just need to spread my meals differently because I get much hungrier at certain times of the day

I weigh the entire cooked batch first and then divide it into equal portions

Step count can make a bigger difference than people realize if it changes significantly from week to week

I think protein should remain adequate regardless of whether the person is more or less active