Using MFP recommendations....

lumiris

Hi, i just started using the site after signing up a loooong time ago
I noticed when i track calories it says how many grams of carbs/fat/sugar/protein I should aim for
My question is, if i hit my target calories and meet these recommendations, will I loose more weight than if I meet my calorie intake and exceed these limits?

Daniloveshockey94

Try this group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/10067-eat-train-progress-

LokiOfAsgard

Calories is for weight. But the recommended nutrients will help you feel better.
Mfp seems to only give minimum requirements though. So I would look into what is recommended for /you/

However to lose weight, you don't really need to follow the nutrients, but it does help you stay on track and stay healthy

jenifr818

Just worry about calories for now. Weight loss = calories in must be < calories out. Even if your fat's a little over goal and your carbs and protein are under, as long as you're using more calories than you're eating/drinking, you'll be fine. You don't get bonus fat loss for meeting macros. With me, they just help with making sure i don't feel as bloated the next day.

lumiris

hmm, ok thanks for replying everyone !

haymancm

From the beginning, I changed my macros to 30/30/40 for carbs/protein/fat. But, my calories are what I pay more attention to vs my macros. However, I have a goal to keep my protein to about 1/2 my body weight in grams. It seems to work for me.

Add me if you'd like.

healthismygame2

From the beginning, I changed my macros to 30/30/40 for carbs/protein/fat. But, my calories are what I pay more attention to vs my macros. However, I have a goal to keep my protein to about 1/2 my body weight in grams. It seems to work for me.

Add me if you'd like.

How do you change your percentages? I've never really seen any place to do this.
THanks