Protein...seems too low??

bdbw
bdbw Posts: 3
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Hello-
Does anyone else feel like the protein guidelines are too low?
I am coming close to maxing my protein each day before I even hit dinner..
My morning greek yogart has 15 grams...
The amount seems low to me for a 1200 calorie diet for a woman in comparison to other "diet plans" I have followed..

Does anyone know what the formula typically is to determine protein amounts..

I am always way under on my carbs and fats but over in my protein and sugar..
Thanks!

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  • PTFighter
    PTFighter Posts: 11
    I've the same issue, i'm almost always above my daily protein limit, it really sucks :)
  • aszwarc
    aszwarc Posts: 200 Member
    The MFP protein guidelines are VERY low - 15% of daily calories. You can up it. Or just think of it as a minimum, not a maximum.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    go to goals > change goals > custom, and increase the protein %. If you don't want to change it see the protein as a minimum for those that don't workout.
  • bethlaf
    bethlaf Posts: 954 Member
    like erick just said, the proteins are low, i need more than the 15% it custom calculates,
    so , if you go into the food diary settings , you can change it .
  • eganita
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    I agree and changed my macros accordingly. I'm doing 40 carbs / 40 protein / 20 fat for now. I typically probably eat closer to 40/30/30, but my goal is to up my protein and lower my fat a bit (so psychologically the 40/40/20 is helping me :)).
  • bdbw
    bdbw Posts: 3
    Hi
    What am I doing wrong...when i go in and change the protein goal everything else changes too..Can't seem to get the right ratios??

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