how to do Atkins with MFP?
bnesquared
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So I've been doing MFP for a few weeks and decided I wanted to try Atkins again...how exactly do you do Atkins inside MFP?? Any help is appreciated!
Starting weight 145, goal 125!!
Starting weight 145, goal 125!!
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You need to set custom "macro" goals.
10 carb
25 protein
65 fat
is a good place to start though some start at 5% carb and even higher fat
Go to goals
Select set custom goals
Adjust the settings for carb, fat and protein
I also have mine set to show fiber for easy net carb calculation.0 -
agree with above, in terms of setting custom macros. mine are a little different, but super close to those.
i too have my diary set to show fiber, but also sugar.
i monitor the sugars in my veggies and nuts and so forth.
Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Fiber | Sugar
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Hi - You set yours to "10 carbs" ? Isn't that really low??
I've been trying to figure mine out as well. I'm just having a tough time all over the place.
I've been on Atkins now since last Monday, and I'm not doing well. This past Saturday I thought I was doing ok... and now,
I'm back up. I'm watching net carbs.. of 20g. I'm on induction and I'm getting so discouraged. I did this years ago. Flat 20 carbs.. no calculating.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.0 -
I see - its percentage..... got that.
What would you suggest I set fiber at? And sugar?
Thank you!0 -
Wow, I've just been re-entering every thing with (Net carb) totals. I subtract the fiber out before I enter the food in my foods. I guess that works too.0
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I don't set goals for fiber or sugar, just calories, fat, carbs and protein0
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thanks everyone!0
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Thank you so much for posting how to change the settings! I needed this
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I'm on induction and my percentages are Fat:75%, Protein:20%, and Carbs:5%0
