Is it better to...

Louise1247
Louise1247 Posts: 670 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Go over on fat to meet your calorie target, or to stay below the target to stay within the fat goal? Same for other macros

I love going over on protein
I hate going over on carbs, sugar, sodium and fat.

I know you're meant to balance out the calories and fat, but sometimes its so hard! And some fats are 'good'

So what is better?

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  • Louise1247
    Louise1247 Posts: 670 Member
    bump ^_^ im curious what peoples thoughts are
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I often eat way more fat than MFP recommends and lost 30 pounds along the way. I don't mind doing so, only because I know the fat is coming from good sources (salmon, almonds, nut butters, etc.) and not from junk food. What I do is:

    Try to exceed MFP goal for protein and fiber
    Try to meet calorie goals as exact as possible
    Try to stay under for carbs

    I don't sweat wherever the fat gram number ends up.
  • sapalee
    sapalee Posts: 409 Member
    What they said ^^^ :)

    And you can adjust your macro goals. I know what you mean though, I wish the colors didn't change to red, kinda dumb.
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    I changed all my macros for what works for me, especially since my protein is almost double the "cookie-cutter" amount they have listed
  • Louise1247
    Louise1247 Posts: 670 Member
    I want to change my macros too but wouldnt know what to set them as? :S
  • LosingLuci
    LosingLuci Posts: 1
    I also usually go over on fat due to "good fat" (nuts) and my fitness trainer agree that's not a bad thing but does say not to go over a lot on the protein and to stay under or at with the carbs.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    If you're not exceeding your calorie intake AND if your excess consumption of fat doesn't prevent you from reaching your protein goal then I wouldn't worry about it assuming some common sense with food selection.
  • Louise1247
    Louise1247 Posts: 670 Member
    If you're not exceeding your calorie intake AND if your excess consumption of fat doesn't prevent you from reaching your protein goal then I wouldn't worry about it assuming some common sense with food selection.

    This sounds good, i usually reach my goal plus more for protein and do make healthier food choices :)
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I go over my fat and protein all the time (sometimes carbs too). Just keep it under your calorie goal and within reason, and you'll be fine.
  • Coyla
    Coyla Posts: 444 Member
    My GOAL is to be high on protein and fiber, low on carbohydrates, and not too high on sodium. But I don't do all the great with those numbers on some days. :)
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    I think staying under or just meeting calorie goal is the most important part. Otherwise, I try to minimize carbs and fats, but always try to meet or exceed protein. Works most of the time. :bigsmile:
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