Protein/Sodium Daily Intake

CJ8585
CJ8585 Posts: 48 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
I am finding that sometimes I am under the amounts for my daily intake for everything except for either protein or sodium that I sometimes go over. Does anyone know if this will slow down weight loss? Someone told me that I should be getting more protein so I was trying to get as much as possible but then this is giving me a limit. So, basically should I be strictly sticking to the daily amount of protein for weight loss or is more protein better if my calories and everything else is under the daily amount?

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  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    The macro goals and ratios (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) are just a suggestion. You do not need to stick to them rigidly and you can even adjust them in your goals if you'd like. I have. I personally find MFP's protein goal too low and the carb goal too high.

    Sodium is a dietary guideline. If you're consistently going over on that it's something you might actually consider trying to lower. I'm sure you already know this but a diet high in sodium can lead to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and high blood pressure. In addition, it causes your body to retain water which is shown through puffiness and weight swings.
  • Chrisparadise579
    Chrisparadise579 Posts: 411 Member
    I would suggest at least 1g of protein per pound of body weight, you can adjust your percentages under the goals tab. I would also suggest 20% and you can fill the rest with carbs. If you have any questions id be happy to help
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    edited December 2014
    We're very mindful of salt/sodium in our house and processed foods are so riddled with it nowadays it's worth being careful or knowledgable about the big offenders. There are so many long term health risks with a high salt diet.

    I wouldn't worry about being over on the protein though! :smile:
  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    You can manually adjust your macros under 'Goals' (and change what is displayed, you don't really need to track sodium if you do not have high blood pressure or other health issues so you can replace it with something that may be more helpful for you to track.) as far as what percentage of each is best (protein, carbs, fat) I'm sure you'll get a lot of other posts on that.
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