Going Over in Protein

How much do you weight ? If you are training or doing some kind of sport 1g of protein per each pound you weight is recommended. If you are sedentary person then ta 0.8 g per each pound. So 60 grams really doesn’t sound a lot at all. You can change your macros manually rather then going bumy what myfitnesspal tells you.

I agree that 60 grams doesn't sound like a lot. One thing you may not be aware of (but I'm just guessing): the macros percentages that MFP assigns are a default level, but you can customise them to whatever percentages you want based on what level of each feel right to you (based on factors like how satiated you are at certain proportions, general food preferences, etc.) or based on your doctor or nutritionist's recommendation, if you're working with one. You can change yours in the settings somewhere ... the Goals section, maybe?

I weigh 226 and I set my protein goal for over 100 per day.

Generally I try to go "over" for protein and fiber (thought I do which MFP and the food industry in general would insoluble from soluble fiber in labels).

I also try to go over for monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat *as long* as total fat isn't high. I try to stay under for total calories and carbohydrates.

consumone wrote: »

Oh this is great information! THANK YOU - Yes I am just using what MFP gave me - I weigh 220 and I am 5'7 so I have a lot to lose and I was trying to get plenty of protein - I may change that macro than because I hate seeing a red number and thought I would have to quit having so much protein. I make Grilled chicken and than have 2 oz for my snack and I also have Yogurt for one of my snacks since those keep me full longer.

Thanks everyone!

Don’t think of red=bad unless it’s your calories you go over (and even that isn’t the end of the world). That said, 60 grams of protein at the MFP default percentage has you on 1200 calories. That’s quite low for someone with your stats. I think you’ll have better success raising your calories.

60 grams of protein per day is quite low - especially at your weight. while the 1 gram per pound of body weight is not necessary, I'd look at least getting closer to 100 grams/day to preserve muscle (youll have to rejig the other macros so it evens out to your calorie goal).