5 green numbers

Supern0va81

Just wondering if anyone ever achieves this - it seems impossible to get five green numbers at the bottom of my diary each day.

Currently tracking fat, protein, sodium, fiber and sugar.

Anyone?

majope

Why would you want to? I actively try to exceed my protein, fiber, and fat every day, so I wouldn't consider it good at all if I finished with everything in the green.

Supern0va81

They turn red every time I exceed them and I figured that was bad news! :noway:

Fr3shStrt

I hate the whole red/green thing. You see red and automatically think bad, when it isn't always.

Supern0va81

I figure the closer you are to 0 the more successful you'll be. Going to ignore the colour.

AnotherTryLiz

The protein recommendation is WAY to low so I try to stay under 100 but its in the red everyday. I work on my sodium trying to keep it low but the others are almost always green.

Supern0va81

How do you know how much nutrients of each you need? - what are the reputable sources for this information as everyone is different with different bodies and lifestyles?

mixedlollies

I try to get as much protein as possible so I actively try to go over. Any protein your body doesn't need you will just excrete anyway. I try to stay in the green on cals, carbs and fat.

Fr3shStrt

How do you know how much nutrients of each you need? - what are the reputable sources for this information as everyone is different with different bodies and lifestyles?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets