protien

cheryluphoff

Am I getting too much if I am in the red with protien?

skb32881

Nope. MFP sets the protein limit pretty low (you can change it, I did) and it's hard to actually get too much protein. Different people will tell you different things but I shoot for 40% protein - which I NEVER make - which is about 160 grams on a 1600 calorie diet.

danmoffett

Have you heard of the LCHF, Low Carb High Fat lifestyle?
I've dropped 145 pounds eating LCHF.
My energy level is through the roof and I feel great.
NO CALORIE COUNTING!

maryjay51

i eat way more protein than they recommend on here because i lift heavy weights .. so i guess it all depends on your need and what you feel comfortable with. i did a ton of research and talked to experts in sports nutrition so i could make sure i was getting what my body needed.. on fitness pal its kind of general on your needs and i adjust their numbers to what i feel works for me ..for instance theres no way i can eat 1800 calories a day..thats too much for me so i toned it down to 1200 and if i go over it for whatever reason i feel safe doing so.

dhase1967

according to the way it calculates. this is one area I wish we could change. I would like to get more protien and less carbs. it calculates based on the 2,000 calorie thing.

dhase1967

how do you change it?

cheryluphoff

thank you

Xaraxia

How do you change the limits?

cheryluphoff

I was able to change mine by going to goals

beautyreaps

How do you change the limits?

You go to Goals -> Change Goals -> Custom

and you can change the caloric intake, carb, protein and fat intakes as well as choose to track other things (like: sodium, sugars, cholesterol, etc..)