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Proteins

RSuta
RSuta Posts: 60
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What does it mean when the proteins are in the red? did i eat too many? I never really paid attention to the carb and protein #'s

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  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    If a number is in the red, but means you went over the goal that MFP has set for you.

    Honestly, MFP underestimates the amount of protein people need, I wouldn't be too concerned with that number going over. I'd be more worried about sugars/fats being in the red at the end of the day.
  • RSuta
    RSuta Posts: 60
    most of the time im in the green and im under my calorie goal for the day, i cant eat back what i burn in exercise, so for today im in the red and its only lunch time.
  • IveLanded
    IveLanded Posts: 797 Member
    Protein is really the only one where, IMHO, you should aim to be in the red. Unless it's some ridiculously high number, being over on protein is a good thing.
  • RSuta
    RSuta Posts: 60
    I think they are low

    Carbs / Day 165 g
    Fat / Day 40 g
    Protein / Day 45 g
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