constistently over on fat macro

dancinrascal

does it matter if you are over one of your macros on a consistent basis even if you are within your calorie allowance? I always go over on my fat macro, but it is all good fats from almonds, avocado, etc. Thanks!

blackmantis

If it's not affecting your fat loss at then ignore it and keep doing what your doing but if your having problems moving the scale or body fat percentage I would recommend cutting back a little every week or two until you start seeing the change.

Lyssa62

I am over almost every day on sugar...most of the time it's from fruit..sometimes not. Still losing...but I TRY not to go over by much

jenns1964

I'm having the same problem.

plaingirly

I think I am over on my protein 90% of the time.

I try to keep my fat in the green and am going to start tracking sugar too.

If you are eating healthy fats and losing weight I wouldn't worry about it!

TrainSweatEatSleep

Yes, it does matter.

If you're over your fat intake on a consistent basis then you will increase unwanted weight.

Even if you're consuming your fats from monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats.

Fat contains 9 calories per gram.

Weigh your food with a digital scale.

Train.

Sweat.

Eat right.

Sleep.

Recover.

Repeat.

glennstoudt

does it matter if you are over one of your macros on a consistent basis even if you are within your calorie allowance? I always go over on my fat macro, but it is all good fats from almonds, avocado, etc. Thanks!

The simple answer is no, it does not matter if your are over your fat macro. If you are consistently over, and still achieving the result you desire, then your diet is pretty steady. Change the macro to a custom number if it matters to keep the number green. More specifically, since you have indicated that most of your fats are PUFA or other "good" fats, it matters even less. I track SAT fats as there is some evidence that high SAT fat diets can possibly contribute to a less than desirable lipid profile which can lead to some unwanted conditions. (and there is plenty of evidence that it does not, and diets based on unlimited SAT fats such as primal/paleo). My philosophy is a foot in both camps, monitoring and somewhat limiting SAT fat, but with little regard for total fats consumed. My suggestion would be to care a lot more about Carb intake (sugars of all types), bump up your fats a bit, perhaps protein (depending on what your goals and exercise regimen are) and decreasing the carb intake a bit to balance things out. The same thing doesn't work for everyone so results may vary. Best of luck in your journey.

AnvilHead

Yes, it does matter.

If you're over your fat intake on a consistent basis then you will increase unwanted weight...

Not if she stays within a caloric deficit. Purely in terms of weight loss, the macronutrient composition of the diet is irrelevant.

dancinrascal

thanks everyone for your responses! guess i might cut down on that almond butter a little bit ; ) i was using it as a way to up my calories but now i am good with eating more so i can ween off of it. it is so addicting haha.

AllTehBeers

Yes, it does matter.

If you're over your fat intake on a consistent basis then you will increase unwanted weight...

Not if she stays within a caloric deficit. Purely in terms of weight loss, the macronutrient composition of the diet is irrelevant.

This.

That said, MFP macro settings are general guidelines and in no way tailored to an individual basis.
Very general guidelines:

.75-1g protein per pound of LBM
.35g fat per pound of total body weight
fill in the rest of your calories with carbs.