Carb allocation....

sally884

So MFP gave me my calorie goals as 1590 for 1 lb a week. Also it says I should have 195g carbs for the day. I am trying to follow the right percentages for the carbs,fats and protein as I find I feel better through the day but 195g seems like so much I have a hard time getting that much.....does anyone else follow this exactly? Suggestions?

sally884

It says 195 carbs. 52 fats and 78 protein but this does not equate to the 50/30/20 carbs/fats/protein ratio it also gives....so confused

bajoyba

If eating that many carbs isn't working for you, you can change your macro percentages. A popular one is 40% carbs, 30% fat, 30% protein.

editorgrrl

I use MFP's protein & fiber goals as minimums and ignore fat & carbs.

It says 195 carbs. 52 fats and 78 protein but this does not equate to the 50/30/20 carbs/fats/protein ratio it also gives....so confused

Carbs & protein have 4 calories per gram, but fat has 9 calories per gram.

Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

sally884

Thank-you!
How to change the macro percentages?

sally884

Got it! Thanks