Daily carb and protein goals

rs2174
rs2174 Posts: 8
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
My daily protein goal seems low compared to my daily carb goal...shouldnt I be eating LOTS of protein and very few carbs??

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  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
    MFP is generous on carbs and not enough generous on protein, stay under your carbs and go over protein.. you can also manually change these in your diary settings if you want.
  • jecka31
    jecka31 Posts: 284
    I have manually changed mine: 55% carbs, 25% protein and 20% fat.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    I have manually changed mine: 55% carbs, 25% protein and 20% fat.

    ^^^^ close to mine! 50/20/30
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    Similar to my macro goals - 50% carbs, 25% protein, 25% fat.
  • Dundreggen
    Dundreggen Posts: 41 Member
    This is why I joined MFP :) I could change my values to 'keto' ratios and its so much easier to track here than on paper.
  • glenr79
    glenr79 Posts: 283 Member
    Mine is 50% carbs, 30% protein, and 20% fat :P remember eat the good carbs!, and good fats!!
  • rs2174
    rs2174 Posts: 8
    Thanks!!
  • SeattleLove
    SeattleLove Posts: 59
    Mine is 50% carbs, 30% protein, and 20% fat :P remember eat the good carbs!, and good fats!!
    That's how I set mine. And you are right with your post: good carbs and healthy fats and you're all good :]
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Something to keep in mind.
    MFP only allows you to set in 5% incr.
    You should know what your numbers are and try to stick to those.
    Appx 1g Protein to each pound of lean mass.
    Appx .45-.60g Fat to each pound of lean mass.
    Carbs will sort out and bring up the rear.

    Eat your macros and drink 8-10+ glasses of water and you are good to go!
  • ltowns11
    ltowns11 Posts: 134 Member
    So true plus the math is done for you!!
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