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bnesquared
bnesquared Posts: 2
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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!!

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  • sb4480
    sb4480 Posts: 199 Member
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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.
  • LavaDoll
    LavaDoll Posts: 595 Member
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    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

    good luck!
  • guppi4ever
    guppi4ever Posts: 14
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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.
  • guppi4ever
    guppi4ever Posts: 14
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    I see - its percentage..... got that.
    What would you suggest I set fiber at? And sugar?

    Thank you!
  • SI6722
    SI6722 Posts: 2
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    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.
  • sb4480
    sb4480 Posts: 199 Member
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    I don't set goals for fiber or sugar, just calories, fat, carbs and protein
  • bnesquared
    bnesquared Posts: 2
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    thanks everyone!
  • mewiest
    mewiest Posts: 24 Member
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    Thank you so much for posting how to change the settings! I needed this =)

    >^.^<
  • amberecochran
    amberecochran Posts: 124 Member
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    I'm on induction and my percentages are Fat:75%, Protein:20%, and Carbs:5%

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