Is it a problem I'm never going over my carbs?

I'd take a look at your daily nutrient intake. Whole grains are a great source of dietary fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol and lowers your risk for heart disease and diabetes. Fiber is also great for keeping you full for long periods of time without too many calories. Grains are also a great source of B vitamins, which help regulate metabolism and keep your nervous system in tip top shape. They're also loaded with minerals (particularly iron, magnesium for healthy bones, and selenium for a strong immune system). Grains aren't the only way to get all that, but if you're low in any of those areas, it's an easy way to bump em up.

If you are using the default MFP settings, they tend to be high on carbs and low on protein and fat. You can go into goals and customize your macros so that they reflect how you prefer to eat.

I found them to be fairly close on fat, for me at least (30% default), but yeah, the carbs are way too damned high.

I read a book called Wheat Belly, by cardiologist Dr.Davis. He would support keeping carbs on the low side, about 50 grams per day. He advocates absolutely avoiding "healty whole grains." Contrary to popular opinion, grains (especially wheat) raise cholesterol and triglycerides and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Grains produce small cholesterol particles that are hazardous and provoke inflammation, leading to plaque build-up and heart disease. Whole wheat bread spikes one's blood sugar more than a chocolate bar. Grains are responible for today's diabetes epidemic, says Dr. Davis. Grains (again, wheat in particular) lead to weight gain and a host of other health problems, including auto-immune diseases. There is a Wheat Belly blog with hundreds of entries from people that have enjoyed improvements in their health and weight by cutting out wheat and eliminating grains (including oatmeal, rice, corn and so on). Grains have fiber but wheat contains gliadin that acts like an opiate in the brain and stimulates appetite. That's why people who eat wheat struggle with their weight, according to Dr. Davis.

I believe Dr. Davis is on the right track. I have adopted his style of eating, but in my case I'm doing it more for heart health, not weight. I am a male, 6' tall and weigh 152 lbs. Ten years ago I ate lots of grains and my weight was 164. I always thought of myself as slim, but began noticing back then that my jeans were too tight at the waist. My identical twin brother on the other hand eats bagels, pasta, desserts, juice etc and weighs 178 lbs. He doesn't look "fat" but his waist is about 6 inches larger than mine.

Malcolm
ADITA Health

please post Macros? weight? height? TDE @ maintenance!

if you want to maintain muscle mass probably need the up the protein to at least 30%

You are concerned about your macro percents but not your total calories?

They are related.

Your fine.