You've met your daily nutrient goals BUT....

prestofitness
prestofitness Posts: 21
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
So I was wondering what do you do when you reach all your required macronutrient (protein, carbs, fats) & micronutrient (vitamins, minerals) goals for the day but you still have calories left?? Do you eat more to get the calories in or hit the "Complete This Entry" button?? I know it varies depending on everyone's independent goal but i was just wondering what would you do??

Presto
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/prestofitness

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  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    I never make goal. I'm usually under in something and over on something...or just under everywhere. I hit *complete*. My *kitten* doesn't need any extra "filler" calories. So I just let sleeping dogs/calories lie.
  • GypsyRose25
    GypsyRose25 Posts: 407
    If I'm not hungry, I don't eat the remaining calories. Also, I am almost always over on one of the macronutrients.
  • ruffledviolet
    ruffledviolet Posts: 260
    I would complete, but I get annoyed when this happens.
  • Mommyof3loves
    Mommyof3loves Posts: 276
    With the little bit of calories you have left I wouldn't worry about it.
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    I just AIM to meet those numbers/goals... I am totally all over the place on mine a lot of the time.

    I wouldn't eat the extra calories if you aren't hungry, cause you got all your nutrients for the day!

    This week has been kinda crazy for me and for like three days in a row, I was under my calories by 500 and then the last few days i've been over my calories by around the same. but I am usually under on my proteins (aiming for 128 grams! which is a lot for me) !

    but I always think.. if i'm close to or around the numbers, I dont worry too much about it
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    I don't. I only try to be on track for protein (custom set for 1.5 g per kg body weight) and iron, and don't even care if I'm under fats and carbs. Hence, If I have calories left and I'm hungry, I either eat whatever I want (usually lean protein, complex carbs, nuts), or I stay under calorie goal for the day and hit the complete button.
  • jvkh127
    jvkh127 Posts: 261 Member
    I usually reach all my nutrients before I reach my calorie goal also. So I hit complete for the day as long as I am not hungry any longer. If I am still hungry I see what I can fit in that is the least of the bad stuff and most of the good stuff but still under my calorie goals....if that makes any sense :smile:
  • TiniTurtle
    TiniTurtle Posts: 595 Member
    i've never hit everything exact, so when things are close & i still have cals left- i'll gear my next/last meal toward meeting whatever macros i have left to use, but i don't worry if i'm over or under by a little on carbs/fats & i'd prefer to be over with my protein (& fiber too!)- so if it's extra cals left over & all my macros are great, i'd opt for a lean protein/veggie type meal/snack to keep the carbs & fats in range. ♥
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Well... 7 grams of fat would give you 63 calories and get you part of the way there. Take like half serving of Olive Oil and call it a day, don't sweat the smaller points. You're in amazing shape!
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    in this case it looks great heh. i'd just complete it. i usually just go by macros though, not cals.
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    I tend to eat something high in protein. Some chicken or nonfat greek yogurt. :)
  • kochany
    kochany Posts: 32
    Just an observation but 1.5 g for maintenance sound a lot.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Have a beer?
  • ChristinaRamos
    ChristinaRamos Posts: 226
    If i have calories left over I will drink another vi shape milkshake and add some smuckers natural!
  • prestofitness
    prestofitness Posts: 21
    :drinker: :drinker: GUESS EVERYONE IS ON THE SAME BOAT! Go by macronutrients, not by calories :drinker: :drinker:

    I'd only use the leftover calories if I feel like i'm getting hungry and it'd be something mainly protein (chicken, egg whites, turkey slices, tuna etc) since I usually don't mind going over that macro, its the carbs and fats I try to watch for the most... as y'all can see I love me some protein! :laugh:
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    :drinker: :drinker: GUESS EVERYONE IS ON THE SAME BOAT! Go by macronutrients, not by calories :drinker: :drinker:

    I'd only use the leftover calories if I feel like i'm getting hungry and it'd be something mainly protein (chicken, egg whites, turkey slices, tuna etc) since I usually don't mind going over that macro, its the carbs and fats I try to watch for the most... as y'all can see I love me some protein! :laugh:

    Good fats are okay, fat doesn't make ya' fat. :smile: :drinker: :drinker:
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    As long as I'm within a couple hundred calories, I just hit complete.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    I never make goal and strive to stay under my macros, so as long as I am over 1200 and I've eaten well throughout the day I don't worry about it.
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    Just an observation but 1.5 g for maintenance sound a lot.
    It's only 1.5 g per kg (not pound ). I am an aerobics instructor, so I need it. Thanks' though.
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