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  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I agree MFP's numbers are way too low. I am always over on protein. So, can the macros be changed manually to fit our personal needs so we can see them on the summary?

    I just managed to change them by going my home, goals, change goals, custom, and then you can change by percentages!!
    also atkins is only high protein very low carb, if you are workout alot you need to eat both carbs and protein however you need much more protein for muscle repair !!

    Thanks for that! X
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I've reset my goals to 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat. The automatic ones are very low, and that's what I kept hearing was a good percentage.
    exactly what I reset mine to
    Bump to remember percentages x
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I actually set my protein way way higher than MFP to help prevent loss of lean body mass. Going over on protein is a very good thing. MFP protein goals are way way too low.

    I have mine set to 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates, 20% fat.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    the people that are on here doing the high protein low carb diets i thought that was like adkins and they reccommend that you dont stay on that for like more then a year or something like that

    I am on high protein, but not low carb. My fat intake I don't really care about. I just try to keep the carbs under 40% intake and keep protein at or above 40%. These percentages are guides more than anything. The reason why people keep their protein intake high is to prevent loss of lean body mass or muscle tissue. Losing muscle means a decline in your resting BMR basically making it harder to maintain your weight once you hit goal and harder to lose as you get closer.

    If you aren't already, I highly suggest doing some strength training with your exercise routine as well.

    Good luck to you :)
  • kyleekennedy222
    kyleekennedy222 Posts: 1
    how do you change the mfp settings? to change your protein
  • SparklesPlenty
    SparklesPlenty Posts: 90 Member
    that is correct don't stay on it... Dr Atkins died from his own diet lol
    the people that are on here doing the high protein low carb diets i thought that was like adkins and they reccommend that you dont stay on that for like more then a year or something like that
    hahaha wow isnt that just great lol

    Actually he died because he fell and hit his head on a sidewalk. Don't see how that can be translated to dying from his diet.
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