Going over/under in protein, etc.

PiecesOfTheHeart
PiecesOfTheHeart Posts: 21 Member
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Hello All! Just started here and loving it. I noticed I have gone over my protein goal for the day and also over in sodium. The sodium part is easy to cut out for tomorrow but a bit concerned about the protein. Will I not lose if I continue to go over my protein amount? I could use some words of wisdom here. Thanks! :smile:

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  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    The protein goal on here is low, lots of protein = good
    I eat 100-120g a day.
  • nairali
    nairali Posts: 2
    The protein the better sister! You can change the goals in here. The protein they list is way to low in my opinion.
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    the protein goals are a little extreme for MFP. i shoot for 1gram per bodyweight
  • robyneriwata
    robyneriwata Posts: 2
    I have only been doing this a week or so and am always over in protein and also sugar . The sugars are in things like fruit, wholewheat bread etc not usually things like chocolate or anything like that. I would love feedback from anyone.
  • PamGeirng
    PamGeirng Posts: 165 Member
    I have only been doing this a week or so and am always over in protein and also sugar . The sugars are in things like fruit, wholewheat bread etc not usually things like chocolate or anything like that. I would love feedback from anyone.
    I am over everyday in sugar and protein and I am losing weight consistently so far.
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    I have only been doing this a week or so and am always over in protein and also sugar . The sugars are in things like fruit, wholewheat bread etc not usually things like chocolate or anything like that. I would love feedback from anyone.

    Sugar from natural foods isn't as bad as you think. Barely going over your goals after a day full of sugars from fruits and carbohydrates is much better than getting the full days worth of sugar from a candy bar
  • Anzsjela
    Anzsjela Posts: 30 Member
    Hi there,

    Yes, as long as you stay at a deficit you will still lose weight. Check this link for more info about macronutrients (proteins, fats, etc). Scroll down to SETTING MACRO TARGETS:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • JoanB5
    JoanB5 Posts: 610 Member
    Just staying in our calorie goal is a good start. As you get that down, if you are needing snacks or have an opportunity to pick meals, try to pick things at the end of the day in the area where you are most "short". Like, if you need healthy fats, eat some almonds, for example.

    At first, it didn't seem to matter as much, but the closer I get to goal, the more macros seem to come into play: healthy fats, lean proteins, and minimizing non-useful carbs (white bread, etc).

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