Which is more important?

bkjk997

Hi all,
According to MFP, I'm doing quite well with calorie intake, but when I manage to get the calories right, it seems that the carbs or protein are too high.

Of course, it's impossible to hit your exact goals in all 4 areas everyday. So when you can't balance calories and the other 3 numbers, which do you give priority to - carbs, fat, or protein? (Meaning, which is your secondary choice for really sticking to your goals?)

Thanks,
Kim

PS. I should say that I'm not really new here, but I'm starting over recently, as I haven't been here in a long time. Thanks!

Saruman_w

I try not to go too far over carbs, fat and sugar. Carbs is kinda tricky to stay under though. As for protein, I'll take as much as I can get.

hummingbird71

I actually watch Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Fiber and Sodium. Of course my calories come first- but I DO NOT SWEAT it if I am over on my protein or fiber. The more I get of those the better I am. I watch my sodium intake GREATLY! I went over on a couple of days and noticeds I had a gain (due to lots of sodium and no extra water to flush it out) . So I guess I watch Calories first, then sodium then the Fiber and Protein then the carbs and fat.

ElPumaMex

Many have different goals besides weight reduction, and that is why MFP allows you to track different elements besides calories.

I am mostly interested to track the "Bad" stuff:
Calories, Fat, Saturated Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol, Carbs

In principle, I give first priority to Calories
But definitively I try to keep my Sodium intake, as well as Fat/Cholesterol, below the indicated levels for the day !
If I go over Carbs, I am not concerned as long as my Calories are below target

CallieDerenthal

I look at calories 1st, fat 2nd, carbs 3rd, and protein 4th. I'm almost always a little over on my protein...

bkjk997

That's really interesting, thanks everyone!