Carbs

billgwalton

Hi everyone
I am pretty new with MyFitnessPal. I am having trouble hitting my carb target. Any tips and suggestions would be appreciated .

Bill

mydogisthebestdogever

It's pretty difficult. There's an app called carb.manager that might be helpful to you. It tracks your net carbs. I'm trying to stay under 20 a day but it's so hard! Good luck to you in your.keto.journey!

psuLemon

Don't worry about hitting or beating a carb goal. Put more emphasis on meeting or exceeding protein. Carbs should be eaten based on satiety and athletic performance/needs.

billgwalton

mydogisthebestdogever wrote: »

It's pretty difficult. There's an app called carb.manager that might be helpful to you. It tracks your net carbs. I'm trying to stay under 20 a day but it's so hard! Good luck to you in your.keto.journey!

billgwalton

Thank you both

deannalfisher

Are you going over or under?

lemurcat2

If you mean you can't get that high, don't worry about it. If you are always over, how is your protein?

billgwalton

I keep going under my carb total. Protein is usually good

eryn0x

billgwalton wrote: »

I keep going under my carb total. Protein is usually good

UNDER. What a problem to have. ❤️ a dream!

Mazintrov13

What is your carb goal? MFP sets to 50% of total cals I believe, I changed mine to 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat to better suit my goals

yirara

Don't worry about carbs. There's a case for eating enough protein (muscles mainly) and fats (essential fatty acids, brain functions, digestion), but too little carbs is not a problem unless carbs are what makes you feel happy and full.