Is there an alternative tracking setting for low-carb dieter

baristanatorLL

It seems like this site only has tracking for calories. I am not counting calories, just carbs. This is what Atkins suggests, and has proven to be really effective. It would be nice if they could have a setting to change the 'Daily Summary Goal' on the home page to a carbohydrate goal instead of a calorie goal. Once your body stops using sugars for energy and begins to use fat, calories are really not all that important.

bada_bing

Yes, you can change the settings in here............go to settings-goals-change-custom...........there you can change whatever you want! Then Save............VIOLA........all changed

cramernh

Yes, you can change the settings in here............go to settings-goals-change-custom...........there you can change whatever you want! Then Save............VIOLA........all changed

Absolutely! I made the change the minute I signed up to use MFP.

For me though, I have to monitor calories, carbohydrates, fat and protein so my doctor can monitor things....

snailrunner

I'd like to change my goals but have no idea what to change them to! What amount of carbs do you suggest?

dittiepe

I'd like to change my goals but have no idea what to change them to! What amount of carbs do you suggest?

I think this depends on what lifestyle you're on. On Atkins, personally I go with 5% carbs, 35% protein, 60% fat.

snailrunner

I think this depends on what lifestyle you're on. On Atkins, personally I go with 5% carbs, 35% protein, 60% fat.

I'm just eating real food, it doesn't have a name!

So today was my first low carb day and I am miles under my calories, while not at all hungry. I don't know how to boost protein intake as a vegetarian, low-carber that doesn't involve protein powder (will not go there!)