question about myfitnesspal

[HYCIERRA 144]

When you go into MFP, what do you set your nutrition goals at? RNY is high Protein, low fat, low carb. How do I know what percentages to set my goals at so that I keep carbs and fat where they should be...or do you basically just set it based on your protein requirements?

[swiftrl 0]

I would like to know this as well, will be following this thread

[Baconville 578]

I have mine set based on my Protein goals and now that I am on maintenance on calorie goals. While I was losing, I really paid attention to the Protein and didn't really watch fat or carbs. I was not eating many carbs anyway and fat is not a big concern because we don't absorb it like we used to. Obviously, protein is critical, so that is what I focused on. Good luck! I find it a very valuable tool and would be lost without it.

Carol

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I have mine set at 40%/30%/30% - carbs/fat/protein. Nothing magical about those ratios but they seem to be sort of a generic "normal" diet. Like many other bypass folks, I don't pay much attention to fat but monitor my Protein intake daily to ensure I'm reaching or coming close to the 100g/day my surgeon recommends. Carbs are not often a problem but I'm a recovering "carb addict" so I watch them pretty closely. It can be frustrating and even self-defeating to be too focused on chasing the numbers/percentages. I watch protein and calories closely and the rest generally take care of themselves. MFP is a priceless tool and I'd be lost without it!

Edited August 5, 2014 by DLCoggin

[RNBSN786 206]

I love MFP and use it daily. I have mine set as:

Carbs 70grams 35%

Proteins 70grams 35%

Fat 27 grams 30%

I think it's different for everyone depending on their height and weight.

I don't eat bread, rice, Pasta, Cookies, cakes or anything sweet. I also don't drink milk. I do have soy or add cream to my coffee time to time.