How accurate is the dreaded pie chat??

jeyloz
jeyloz Posts: 36
in Health and Weight Loss
I always thought I had a very carb heavy diet, but after logging for a few weeks my pie chart is looking almost spot on!
My average consumption is 53% carbs, 29% fats, 18% proteins.
Is this a good balance? I would've though that was considered carb heavy, but it's only a couple of % of off MFPs goals.

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  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    My personal experience, the MFP is as accurate as your input ( ingested food measurement and burned calories activity). This is like a bank, you take what you deposit.

    You have to eat at a deficit in order to lose body weight ( calories ingested less than calories burned). I believe if you are making steady progress towards your body weight targets, then your macros are alright for you. If not, then a little tweak is in order.

    This link may be of help
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

    Good luck in your healthy journey
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I always thought I had a very carb heavy diet, but after logging for a few weeks my pie chart is looking almost spot on!
    My average consumption is 53% carbs, 29% fats, 18% proteins.
    Is this a good balance? I would've though that was considered carb heavy, but it's only a couple of % of off MFPs goals.

    Hmmm protiens are quite low...my marcros are set at 45c/30p/25f per my BF%...

    I hardly ever reach my carbs as I concentrate on protiens.
  • taiyola
    taiyola Posts: 964 Member
    Tonight my app said I was like 362 calories over my weekly net goal, yet I calculated it from the reports bit on my laptop and I worked it out as being about 378.

    :noway:
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I always thought I had a very carb heavy diet, but after logging for a few weeks my pie chart is looking almost spot on!
    My average consumption is 53% carbs, 29% fats, 18% proteins.
    Is this a good balance? I would've though that was considered carb heavy, but it's only a couple of % of off MFPs goals.
    Kinda of hard to tell you without knowing what your fitness goals are.
  • jeyloz
    jeyloz Posts: 36
    I'm just aiming to lose at the moment. I'm currently 217 and my goal weight is 130.
    I was considering really trying to lower my carbs and up protein.

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