Need help/ideas/understanding with balancing macros & calories

GeauxL

I have a couple of questions about Macros, calories, & daily allotments.
I’ve lost 100lbs in a little over a year & have about 20 more to go. My calorie goal for the day is 1350 which I range between 1200-1300. I do cardio, at least 4 times a week & kettlebells & resistance machines 2 days a week. I don’t eat exercise calories back. My diet consists mainly of lean meats, whole grains, fruits, & veggie
In general, I usually hit or slightly exceed my protein & fiber goals daily; after I plug in my exercise, it ups the numbers so I’m usually below but not by much. With carbs I’m usually under, more so with exercise adjustment. Fat goal is one I usually never hit, 50% at best. Breakfast is “mainly” usually protein & carbs. Lunch is “mainly” protein, carbs, veggies, fruit. Supper is usually “mainly” protein, low/no carbs (other than those in veggies), heavy vegetables
So first question: Is it bad to go over or under these macro goals even though I am well within, or under, my daily calorie goal?
Secondly: as I stated, I’m often under my calorie goal but I find it hard to hit it without going over my protein & fiber goals. My snacks are usually almonds, fruit, Greek yogurt, string cheese. All of those are high in protein & fiber. What snacks could I eat that aren’t high in protein & fiber-or is it more important to meet my calorie goal than to worry about the macros?
Thanks, this journey can get confusing sometimes!

kommodevaran

You can set your macro goals as you like, so the only "bad" thing is to eat too little or too much of any nutrient and/or total calories. To lose weight, you just have to eat in a calorie deficit, but you have to keep doing it, so it's smart to eat a balanced and varied diet, so you don't get bored and/or malnourished.

janejellyroll

For weight loss, your calorie goal is what is important. That said, you need a certain amount of protein and fat in your diet to stay healthy. Depending how whether or not you custom set your goals, regularly missing your fat goal by 50% may mean that you're not getting enough fat.

Fiber is a minimum, not a maximum. If you aren't having digestive issues from too much fiber, you don't have to worry about going over it.

If I think I'm not getting enough fat, I will add some plant oil to my meals (like in salad dressing or roasted vegetables), eat some nuts or seeds, or have a higher fat fruit like avocado or coconut. Or I might have a few squares of dark chocolate. Since you're already eating meat, why not sometimes swap out the lean meat for a meat with more fat? If you're eating fat-free or low fat dairy, switching it out sometimes for a higher fat version is another easy switch.

livingleanlivingclean

I would make an effort to eat more fat - fat is important for good health and maintaining proper body functions. See the mfp recommendation as a minimum. There are plenty of easy ways to add fat, it also make a your food taste delicious!

cmriverside

Here is a good explanation:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets