We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Help! Low fat intake. High Carbs.

Makterbro
Makterbro Posts: 101 Member
edited March 3 in Food and Nutrition
So MFP is telling me that I have goal of 40 total grams of fat a day. I usually only eat 15grams or less but still hit my goal for protein. Is this a good thing or bad thing? Should I increase my fat intake? Also, I see that carbs usually take up 60-65% of my calories breakdown when it should be around 50% according to MFP. Will this negatively impact my weight loss?

Replies

  • Stella_Mayfair
    Stella_Mayfair Posts: 226 Member
    Sorry I have no idea on the carbs. I wonder myself. Mostly I intake the complex and I am always over, so I am curious myself.

    BUMP
  • hearthwood
    hearthwood Posts: 794 Member
    If you're going to eat carbs make most of them the complex carbs that comes from fruit and vegi's. Myself I normally go over on protein, and even though I don't eat sugar, it seems to be in everything. I don't eat a lot of bread or potatoes, so my carbs are usually under.

    No it won't impact your weight loss. Remember a calorie is a calorie, regardless if it comes from protein, fat or carbs. As long as it fits in your daily calorie goal you won't have any problems.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Eat your fats and oils. You need them for good health -- they affect hormones, absorption of oil soluble vitamins, skin, nails, hair,
This discussion has been closed.

Categories