Does any one ever go over on fats and proteins?

newladykb2016
newladykb2016 Posts: 34 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Today I went over 6 fat grams and some protein. I am usually under on the rest.

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  • Marcia315
    Marcia315 Posts: 460 Member
    Yes, every day.
  • Cathalain
    Cathalain Posts: 424 Member
    I'm usually over on protein, but I eat a LOT of eggs, fish and cheese, so I'm used to it. I did go over on fat today but I had a big, beautiful piece of salmon, so I'm okay with it!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Yes, always.
  • BigBrunette
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    Pretty much every day. I'm only paying attention to calories.
  • Ctrum69
    Ctrum69 Posts: 308 Member
    80% of my diet is fat and protein.

    MFP says I should have 74 sugar per day, if I get 30 it's an odd day and I've overindulged in sugared things.

    since the dietary connection between fats (specifically animal fats) and heart disease have been utterly and completely disproven, I aim primarily for healthy fats and lean meats in conjunction with protein, whenever possible.

    (*edit* in calories, that is. a bowl of salad the size of my head is about 30 calories.. whereas the roasted salted sunflower seeds, cheese, chopped egg, and salad dressing I put on top if it is primarily fat and protein, and another 300 to 400 calories)
  • krinajean
    krinajean Posts: 4 Member
    I'm generally always over on protein by A LOT, fats by a bit and if it's a good day my carbs and sugar intake is lower than the suggested...
  • _jessicamarie_
    _jessicamarie_ Posts: 35 Member
    I usually aim to go over on protein if I can. Whenever I'm low on carbs I tend to be over on fat. Like others said I mainly just focus on the calories though and don't worry too much about the pie chart breakdown.
  • ravenribbs
    ravenribbs Posts: 289 Member
    Protein--always (lots of eggs and chicken). Fat--not usually, but it happens.
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
    Yep, yesterday I was over on protein by a lot. There was this roast chicken and I wanted to make sandwiches, so I did and they were good. Today, I'm over on fats because I ate avocados and ice cream. Most days it's all more balanced, it all depends on my advanced planning.
  • mapnerd2005
    mapnerd2005 Posts: 363
    Every day. On purpose.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    lol. I'm pretty much always over on fat.
  • estrellita89pty
    estrellita89pty Posts: 1 Member
    yes today
  • 32sami
    32sami Posts: 380 Member
    Always
  • csmccord
    csmccord Posts: 272 Member
    I'm over on fats and protein on almost every single day. I rarely exceed 150 gm of carbs, and generally only about 20 gm of sugar, and most of that sugar will come from either dairy milk or a banana I have most afternoons.
  • newladykb2016
    newladykb2016 Posts: 34 Member
    This is me . I love my eggs.cheese etc.
  • FP4HSharon
    FP4HSharon Posts: 664 Member
    Usually I struggle to get all the protein I'm supposed to, but can zero out fats & carbs.
  • sunshinedancer5
    sunshinedancer5 Posts: 2
    today was the first day I went over on fats '-7', but I am always too low on calories 'by at least 300 to 500 calories' .. I've some central nervous system damage due to a long illness 'now over' but was told by my specialist to have good fats every day regardless of anything else. still trying to eat before noon.. I know that is why I don't use up my calories..and also why it is so hard for me to lose weight. I'm starting my second week and have only had breakfast once within 2 hours of being up.. such a hard thing to learn and adjust to.
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    I consider the set fat and protein goals as minimums meaning I wnt to try and hit at least those numbers and the carbs as a maximum so I try to stay under on that one.
  • newladykb2016
    newladykb2016 Posts: 34 Member
    How do get you ticker to work on messages.Mine only shows when I weigh in on my profile page.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    Today I went over 6 fat grams and some protein. I am usually under on the rest.

    if you use the default MFP settings, you are probably under on both.

    your daily fats goal should be = 0.35 x bodyweight

    your daily protein goal should be = 1.0 x (100% - BF%) x bodyweight

    these are daily minimums.

    if you're obese or morbidly obese, then you can reduce your fats goal and protein goal a bit.

    fats are important for all sorts of metabolic functions.

    protein is important for muscle repair and retention of LBM while losing weight on a significant caloric deficit.
  • _jessicamarie_
    _jessicamarie_ Posts: 35 Member
    How do get you ticker to work on messages.Mine only shows when I weigh in on my profile page.

    Go here and check the box:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/settings
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    How do get you ticker to work on messages.Mine only shows when I weigh in on my profile page.

    At the top of the thread click "Settings" and then check the "Show my ticker" box.
  • reighngold
    reighngold Posts: 5 Member
    I am always over on those two, even though the plan tells me to eat 2000+ calories a day and I only average about 1300. Carbs make me binge so I just avoid them. Losing weight like a champ and feeling great so I see no reason to follow their recommendations. I say if you are meeting your goals and you feel good, then go over and feel no shame :laugh: !
  • newladykb2016
    newladykb2016 Posts: 34 Member
    Yeah! You have lost a lot of weight also.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    I make it a point to go over on fats, being that I eat keto-style, which is high fat and low carb.
  • cavia
    cavia Posts: 457 Member
    I love my fats. I'm regularly over on fats. Sometimes protein.

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