Using MFP for low carbing - Is this doable

MogwaisGrandma

Hi there

I have a friend who low carbs as she had intolerances I have been going on about how good this site is so she wants to have a look.

Can you low carb on here or will it just knock out all the figures in your food diary with it being in calories?

Thanks

TavistockToad

yes, you can manually change the percentages for carbs, protein and fat.

CoryIda

Normally I would go on a rant about low carb, but it sounds like your friend is actually doing it for reasonable health purposes and not as a "diet" to lose weight, so...

You can manually adjust your macro % under Goals > Custom Goals.

Hungry_Tuna

Hi Debs,

Yes, it's possible to go low-carb here. You don't have to stay under your calorie goals if that's not what you're aiming for. Being over won't earn you any negative points around here. Do what's best for you. (Or your friend in this case)

To manually set your Food Goals to meet your needs, follow these steps:

1. Click on Food> Settings> Goals.
2. Change Goals> Custom.
3. Adjust accordingly.

Hope this helps.
-- Nikki

MogwaisGrandma

Aww thanks crew. I will link here to here and let her have a look at what fits for her

dave4541

HI
YOU CAN GO TO GOALS AND
CUSTOM SET THEM.
i AM ON A 50 CARB AND LOW SODIUM
RESTRICTION AND IT WORKS GREAT