Why is Protien so low?

connietlv
connietlv Posts: 4
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Anyone know why the protien allotment is so low? I think I do better with more protien, less carbs. Thanks.

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  • MJ723
    MJ723 Posts: 5
    Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body, especially the brain and nervous system. Protein is not used as readily, especially if you are not using your muscles extensively like an athlete training everyday. Therefore, the protein most people eat in excess is not used and can be made into fat stores if not utilized by the body.
  • connietlv
    connietlv Posts: 4
    Apparently I am mixing up my "i" and "e". I thought the word looked wrong. I always thought the nutrition was the other way around -the carbs convert more easily into sugar and fat storage, whereas the protein takes longer to digest and therefore longer to turn into fat storage.
  • minkakross
    minkakross Posts: 687 Member
    the good news is you can adjust the percentages and customize your carb protein ratios. Many of us who's body respond better to lower carbs or who are insulin resistant or diabetic just tweak it to fit our diets.
  • connietlv
    connietlv Posts: 4
    How do you tweak it the perentages? Also, I'm on WW and just started this MFP on Saturday. I gave up sweets & pastries & candy and now have 2-3 tsp. of olive or canola oil for my fats. I am usually under the MFP for fats and would like to transfer that over to the protein.
  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    go in my home > goals >custom and you can set the % as you wish.
  • delmc1
    delmc1 Posts: 331 Member
    go in my home > goals >custom and you can set the % as you wish.
    what ^^^^^ she said , i changed it 40 % pro 30% fat 30% carb find it a much better diet for maintaining muscle and dropping fat
  • connietlv
    connietlv Posts: 4
    Thank you, all!
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