Nutrition Question - edited
So the feedback I had gotten from all of you was phenomenal. Thank You.
Now the next problem. Having cut calories back to less than 1000. Most days between 800 and 900. I've noticed that the percentages of fat Increases with the increased protein.
so the question is with the reduction of carbohydrates does the increase in the percentage of fat makes sense? Or should that stay relatively low also?
So my days Have been averaging about 18% carbohydrates and 45% protein and the rest shows as fat according to MFP.
If this is not what I'm supposed to be seeing can anyone give me an idea as to what those percentages should actually be?
Sorry apparently my computer did not accept the entire paragraph that I had typed please see the updated message.
Thanks
Everyone handles the fat portion different. I need the fat to help me feel satiated and not to continue to snack on things every 2hrs. I follow more of a atkins diet routine. I make sure I have some fat in every meal and keep my carbs low. Of course, all of my meals are protein based so I don't worry about that. In the end, do what works best for YOU. Like some I don't even count calories, makes me feel like i'm on a diet. But if it works for you, continue on. Your percentages look good in my opinion, my nutrition had a percentage pie chart and it was pretty similar to your numbers.
on 4/22/15 12:38 am
I am a carb addict, so I stay away from the carbs. I don't worry so much about the fats, but try not to go crazy with them. If you are losing or maintaining at a normal (per your doctor/nut) rate, then whatever you are doing is working. If not, make adjustments. (Try cutting back on the fats for a while, and if that isn't working, try cutting back on the carbs). If you really need the structure of exact percentages (and some of us do to keep us honest) check with your nut to find out the exact ratio that would apply to you. Good luck to you!
Sadly the reason I have turned back to this group is because just after surgery I lost my insurance and although I found a new job with insurance they do no cover things like this. So I'm outsourcing to the collective here.
I am in the process of finding another job with different insurance but that's a slow process.
Thanks for the reply though.
on 4/22/15 2:49 am
Good luck with your job search. Ask all the questions that you want. It sounds like you are on the right track by using MFP. It has helped me stay the course, especially with my protein intake. Good luck to you!!!