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MFP macros

  • 05-05-2018 1:07pm
    #1
    easygoing1982
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭


    I am currently calorie counting on MFP. I'm still getting use to the process but thankfully having a good experience so far.

    At the moment I'm on 1700 calories for a weekly 2lbs weight loss. I usually get to 1550 to 1700 no problem but I'm just wondering about the macros.

    I find it impossible to stay on target or under on the fat and protein but I'm always under on the carbs.

    My goals are 50% Carbs-30% Fat-20% Protein

    Yesterday I finished with 1665 calories with
    29% carbs 21% under goal
    40% fat 20%over goal
    31% protein 11% over goal

    Would these numbers have a massive impact overall. Has anyone any tips on how to fine tune to get my goals.

    I have lost 7lbs in just over 2 weeks but I understand a lot would be water etc.


Comments

  • #2
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    The total calorie intake is what counts for weight loss.

    In general terms, protein should stay reasonably constant (at am appropriate level, which may not be the 20% that MFP has laid out) and you can adjust fats and carbs according to your total intake.

    The % breakdown by MFP isn't a prescription. You can adjust that according to what you want.


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