Carb / Fat / Protein Ratios....?

Avalon203

Hi guys!

When I originally started on MFP I tried to follow the guidelines set out for all the different food types.....so many grams of carbs, this many fat, this many of protein etc. But I hit a big plataeu and so tried to mix it up a bit and jump start my weightloss again. I stopped eating carbs after about 4pm, and tried to cut out processed carbs completely, and upped my protein and fruit and veg intake. It worked and I started losing again. Now Ive started noticing my figures in the food diary again.....I am always way over on protein, but under on fat and carbs. For example, yesterday I was 17grams under on carbs, 17g under on fat and 36 g over on protein. On Monday it was 40 under on carbs, 27 under on fat and 34 over on protein! I eat some carbs at night again now, but try to keep it to natural carbs in fruit etc or food that isnt too heavy, but I dont want to go back to having carb laden meals in the evening now because I find that it really bloats me up for a few days after.

Is it a problem for my amounts to be quite a bit over/under the recommended levels do you think...? Thank you for any help and advice!

dave4d

No. It isn't a problem. Do what works for you. You can change the ratios to fit your needs. I do 40/40/20 p/c/f.

safetyscott

Im a protien metabolism type...so mine are 40P 25C 35F ... theextra protien makes me feel fuller ....and I dont miss bread and other carbs...so it works good for me.

safetyscott

If you have added weight training into your diet plan....its better to go over on protien rather then under.

brindle619

How do you change the ratios.I cant figure it out