Question regarding % for Protein, Carbs, and Fat
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lavoiekr
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Just a question on the amount of carbs that MFP has calculated for my daily intake. Currently it is 50% carbs, 30% fat, and 20% protein. Does this make sense, as I'm more inclined to eat a higher protein base diet and less carbs. Your thoughts?
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Lots of people adjust the macros to fit their specific goals or preferences.4
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MFP's preset macros are fine - it's the calorie deficit that causes the weight loss, regardless of your macros.
That being said, if you're happier eating less carbs, go for it.2 -
Just a question on the amount of carbs that MFP has calculated for my daily intake. Currently it is 50% carbs, 30% fat, and 20% protein. Does this make sense, as I'm more inclined to eat a higher protein base diet and less carbs. Your thoughts?
I did 50/30/20 for a long time and lost weight. I have shifted a bit from carbs the last year, still lost weight, and haven't seen much difference overall. Energy is the same, muscle building is the same, etc.2 -
I changed the default to 40/30/30, which still doesn't mean i hit those % perfectly on a regular basis.0
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Just a question on the amount of carbs that MFP has calculated for my daily intake. Currently it is 50% carbs, 30% fat, and 20% protein. Does this make sense, as I'm more inclined to eat a higher protein base diet and less carbs. Your thoughts?
Often people chose fairly aggressive weight loss goals (e.g., 2 lbs a week), so increasing protein is a great idea over mfps recommendation. Its even more of a reason to increase protein since it can improve satiety and help with muscle maintenance.1 -
this what works for me , for protein its 1 gram for every pound of lean body mass, 20% to 30 % of your total calories come from fat, then the rest of your calories you fill in with carbs0
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this what works for me , for protein its 1 gram for every pound of lean body mass, 20% to 30 % of your total calories come from fat, then the rest of your calories you fill in with carbs
This is pretty much what I do too. More concerned with the grams of protein and fat I have rather than the percentage.0
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