how do I adjust the reommended calorie ratio

BonMetz

So I want to change the calorie ratio for carbs and sugar to help me track...not sure how to do that? Thanks.

big_dog8

i want the answer too! would love if this site did percentages... i'd like to keep my percentages at 60% protein, 20% carb and 20% fat....

cmriverside

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_custom

MY HOME > Goals > Change goals >Custom

firedragon064

Nope, I don't think there is a way to do it.

big_dog8

i just figured it out and Riverside just provided the link! yay!!! go to goals and change to custom. plug in what you want daily calorie count is and the percentage of protein, etc.

Finally22

How do we figure out what a good ratio is?????

mjbrenner

Many people seem to find success with the MPF standard ratios, so there is nothing wrong with using them. I do not follow the MFP guidelines, but that is because I know that my body processes fats and protein much, much more healthily than it processes carbohydrates. I adjust accordingly, and it works for me.

Good guidelines for people who need to be careful with carbs can be found in the "slow carb" diet in The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferris as well as the "paleo" diet.

big_dog8

i'll check out the books that MJ recommended but for the Metabolic Research diet, the ratio is 60% protein, 20% fat and 20% carb

big_dog8

what are your ratios if you don't mind sharing... i try to do 60% protein, 20% fat and 20% carbs...

mjbrenner

I do not try to stick to a set ratio so much as an eating style. I avoid all grains and starchy vegetables and try to limit my "sweet" vegetables, like rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. I get almost all of my carbs from beans and vegetables. I tr y to keep my protein up to at least 150g a day, if not higher.

In the end, my calorie ratios are ending up at roughly 20% carbs, 40% fat, and 40% protein. Each day varies, but the pie chart looks very similar.