is the mfp standard amount enough or should we be eatting mo

kalebsmama07
kalebsmama07 Posts: 503
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
is the mfp standard amount enough or should we be eatting more???? of PROTIEN i mean...??????

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  • cravegod
    cravegod Posts: 7
    I change my ratio: Carb 50%, Fat & Protein 25% each.
  • 2ndHalf
    2ndHalf Posts: 15
    I changed mine as well, I think they allow for too many carbs(for me), & not enough protein.
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    It depends on your goals, and activity. I am following Bill Phillips recommendation of 40/40/20 protein/carb/fat, but I'm doing a more weight lifting oriented plan than some.
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    I would try to get a lot more protein than what MFP suggests. The default settings are really low. I would suggest changing your settings to at least 25-30% of your calories. Mine are set to 40%.
  • biddysaurus
    biddysaurus Posts: 156 Member
    How do you change the percentages?
  • lhuber1105
    lhuber1105 Posts: 72 Member
    how do we change what your amount should be--I think my protein and iron are low??
  • PJilly
    PJilly Posts: 22,186 Member
    Go here to change your percentages:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_custom
  • biddysaurus
    biddysaurus Posts: 156 Member
    Go here to change your percentages:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_custom
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    Thanks!! :)
  • ChessRonin
    ChessRonin Posts: 160 Member
    The average person needs about .36grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day. This is assuming their physical activity is low to average. If you body build or strength train, you should eat more. You almost certainly do not need more than 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight per day.

    Also, keep in mind that almost all of your energy should come from carbohydrates. You don't want to force your body to metabolize protein for energy. This process is slower and less efficient than metabolizing carbohydrates for energy.
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