2 questions

EmmaShorter

Ok Firstly, I am curious how do you calculate your body fat percentage?
Secondly, is it bad that I seem to be going over my protein target everyday and never hitting my carbs or fat target?
Never looked at my food habits this intensely before. Have always done either weight watchers or slimming world where most of that is done for you. Maybe the fact that I do this is a reason why I am not getting where I want to be each week?

aimee0515

Body fat: you need someone to measure you with calipers or use a body fat scale (this can be up to 4% off though). A trainer at a gym can measure it for you.

Protein: You can have up to 1gram per pound of body fat per day if you are a high endurance athlete. I always go over my protein. If you are doing LOW carb and eating way too much protein, this can put added stress on your kidneys and liver but going a little over MFP's recommendations is not going to hurt you. Hope this helps.

Pandorian

If you're using MFP default numbers your protein goal is probably low. They have it set to 15% by default. It took bumping mine to 30% to get to what I wanted which is 0.5 grams per pound of body weight.

My Home... goals... change goals... custom... set numbers (I'm using 40 % carb 30% protein 30% fat) click save or update.

Bodyfat percentage is I believe best done with calipers.. well for reasonably accessible options. I haven't got access to one of the water systems around here that I know of.

TrainingWithTonya

First, body fat % requires some form of measurement. The most accurate are lab results from a DEXA scan, hydrostatic weighing, or BodPod. Second most accurate would be bioelectrical impedance. And the least accurate would be calipers or measurements put into a formula.

Second, going slightly over on protein is fine. The only time excess protein is an issue is if you have underlying kidney issues. So, if you've had kidney stones, high blood pressure (it can be related to kidney function), or other kidney issues, then you should watch your protein intake, but if not, then don't worry if you are over.

ETA; The standard recommendation for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Athletes who are training with heavy weight training or long, intense endurance exercise can go up to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight.

luv2ash

I eat 110 grams of lean protein EVERY day!!!! no kidney stone problems, and I have come off my blood pressure medicine as it is now perfect without meds for 3 months now.