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Does MFP Underestimate Protein Goal?

amanda3588
amanda3588 Posts: 422 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Everyday I am over my protein goal. I eat a lot of chicken, nuts, cottage cheese, ground turkey, etc, and I always end up over. Does MFP underestimate what your daily goal should be? Right now it says I need to eat 56g/day, but I average 75-80/day

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  • janet0513
    janet0513 Posts: 564 Member
    You should eat about 1g/kg of weight
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Yes, MFP's default for protein is dreadfully low at 15% of total calories. You can customize your macros (and other stuff) by going to My Home>>Goals>>Change Goals>>Custom. Save your changes.

    A more balanced split is 45/30/25 carbs/protein/fat. Another popular split is 40/40/20 or 40/35/25.

    While you're on the customize screen I recommend increasing your fiber to at least 25g per day and decreasing your sodium to 1800-2100mg per day. You can also add sodium & fiber to your food diary so you can track them.
  • twinmom01
    twinmom01 Posts: 854 Member
    You can go in and change your goals...I have mine set for like 100g a day...
  • amanda3588
    amanda3588 Posts: 422 Member
    Yes, MFP's default for protein is dreadfully low at 15% of total calories. You can customize your macros (and other stuff) by going to My Home>>Goals>>Change Goals>>Custom. Save your changes.

    A more balanced split is 45/30/25 carbs/protein/fat. Another popular split is 40/40/20 or 40/35/25.

    While you're on the customize screen I recommend increasing your fiber to at least 25g per day and decreasing your sodium to 1800-2100mg per day. You can also add sodium & fiber to your food diary so you can track them.

    Thank you!
  • kimboyle92
    kimboyle92 Posts: 26 Member
    You should eat about 1g/kg of weight

    that's what I've heard ... esp. if your are working out/weight training ... your muscles need the protein. I think the number is meant as a general goal not a maximum
  • anunknownmouse
    anunknownmouse Posts: 118
    You should eat about 1g/kg of weight

    that's what I've heard ... esp. if your are working out/weight training ... your muscles need the protein. I think the number is meant as a general goal not a maximum

    1g/lb of lean body mass would be more accurate, not 1g/kg of body weight. For the average woman 100g a day is a reasonable goal, especially for weight loss where higher protein requirements are necessary to help maintain muscle mass.
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