Allow us to set macronutrient goals and show us full macronutrient breakdowns in app

[ColossalWhale]

Macronutrient tracking/goal features seem logical and are sorely needed to make the FitBit app an "all-in-one" fitness/health app. These features exist in other food-tracking apps and it is the only major feature the FitBit app seems to be missing on this side of things. Many people on these forums express frustration about having to a separate app to get proper macronutrient tracking.

The suggestion is broken down into 2 components, which are all basic features that other diet apps provide:

1. Allow us to set what % and/or gram of each macronutrient we want to consume and make it a goal that we can achieve each day. For example, say I want to set my daily intake to be 150g protein, 100g carb, and 50g fat, or I can set it to say I want a 40/40/20 ratio. Then the app can tell me how I'm doing on each of those goals each day.

2. Right now the app only displays % of macronutrients consumed for calories of each type. However, a simple way to view grams of each would be better and compliment reaching calorie/macronutrient goals. Food labels display grams of each macronutrient, so it is only logical that we can track this in the app. It's easy to recognize that you need "25 more grams of protein" and then check a protein bar label and see that it will give you "15 of those 25 grams of protein."

Note to mods: This feature currently does NOT exist so please stop merging this suggestion into the other thread ( https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Suggestions/Track-Macros-in-App-daily-carbs-protein-fat-inta... a different request that has been released, because they are NOT the same or else people wouldn't keep making new threads asking for this feature.

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @T.Mizzle, thanks for explaining why you would like to have the option to set macronutrient goals. I've moved it into a similar suggestion which has been updated as "Under Consideration". I hope to see you around.

[SunsetRunner]

The ability to set a Protein Goal for the day (in grams)

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @SunsetRunner, thanks for explaining why you would like to have the option to set macronutrient goals. I've moved it into a similar suggestion which has been updated as "Under Consideration". I hope to see you around.

[MichaelJO]

As part of this request, I would like to see the Nutrition Facts page reflect the actual amounts eaten. Currently, it reflects the macronutrient amounts in a single serving regardless of how much I actually logged, for example I half a serving in the app.

 

[Stepher668]

Food plans should go beyond a deficit and beyond caloric tracking. Macro tracking should able to be a primary food plan. Maybe you want to eat more protein or have a goal of x grams. Maybe someone's food plan is to help them sleep better or gain lean muscle or have more energy.

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Stepher668, thanks for explaining why you would like to have the option to set macronutrient goals and show us full macronutrient breakdowns in app. I've moved it into a similar suggestion which has been updated as "Under Consideration". I hope to see you around.

[Aubs586]

Net Carb, protein and Fat macronutrient settings and goals

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Aubs586, we wanted to let you know that the ideas you recently posted already exist on the Feature Suggestions Board. You can see them here where you can add your vote to those existing suggestions:

• NET Carbs instead of Carbs
• Track Macros in App (daily carbs/protein/fat intake)

Please try to make sure you only post one idea per suggestion, so we can keep the board organized, easily searchable and see which idea other members are voting for.

Thanks for participating in Feature Suggestions.

[Kellyb4904]

I would like also to be able to add in my protein goal for the day. Also annoyed them at when you hit your goal weight and you add in your new goal it resets the weight loss. This makes me forget what I’ve lost and discourages me. I would like to see total loss not just to that goal. 

[Qllervo]

I love the implemented macro tracker but it's very lacking right now - it's missing the most important thing: Goals. Please add this feature to the roadmap, thanks!

[SunsetRunner]

Not to sound confrontational in any way, but being able to set macronutrient goals seems fairly obvious, yet it’s been 3+ years since this first suggestion. What’s the problem?

[R2Cato]

Really disappointed this is not yet a feature, not even for premium members 😪

[Clayzone]

Now you planted the seed let's see whether or not that they make it grow.
Thinking more sources of revenue and you know that's what they do.:microphone:🙋

[Smileysam]

This would be so helpful for my current training plan. Is there any update and how long can it take between under consideration and been accepted for development. As others have said it is the part where I have to use third party apps, which is frustrating when paying for premium features on this app.

[Adamthomas1986]

This would be an awesome feature.ost fitness apps have this feature now. 

[Mebtak]

It would be nice to be able to set your own macro goals and have it display on the dashboard if you are over or under for the day.
Calories
Protien
Fat
Carbs

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Mebtak, thanks for taking the time to share this suggestion about adding your own macro goals in the Fitbit app. I've moved it into a similar suggestion which has been updated as "Under Consideration". Click on the thumbs-up to show your support.  

I hope to see you around.

[Sjkoc]

I have had fitbits for the past 8 years and I am very suprised that this thred goes back to 2018 requesting the ability to enter in your own macro goals.  But this still isn't an option. Very frustrating.

[Narkanin]

Yes it’s crazy that this still hasn’t been implemented. It’s simple and a staple in diet tracking features for anyone. This is why I pay $50 a year for the My Fitness Pal app instead of paying for FB premium. Well that and the fact that their food catalogue is far better.

Moderator Edit: Personal info removed

[mom2ajnsz]

Trying to drive my eating habits by macronutrients. I have goals for protein, fat and carbs. I want to track by these goals and have the app tell me if I need to lay off carbs and eat more protein and provide recommendations for what to eat to reach those goals. 

[SDD-SG]

Absolutely support this idea. Its vital for seniors. Also, please include option of alarm to stop eating and reminder to eat more.

[em6188]

Has there been any update on this? I 100% want it!!! At the moment I'm having to use My Fitness Pal which is so tedious.

[MasseyM]

The thought of setting limits or goals on the amount of macronutrients to eat per day on the app, similar to how we have goals on steps.

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @MasseyM, thanks for taking the time to share this suggestion about adding macronutrient goals on the Fitbit app. I've moved it into a similar suggestion which has been updated as "Under Consideration". Click on the thumbs-up to show your support.  

I hope to see you around.

[Chayes00]

I would really like to have this feature, and it would be helpful if the app could provide goals for appropriate nutrient intake like it does for calorie intake.