Proteins, Carbs & Fat.....

(deactivated member)
on 9/16/14 1:57 am

I have a question, I am trying to set the percentages on MFP of carbs, protoeins and fats. I have seen you all discuss this but can't find the post. What is the daily ratio of these 3 things that work best?

Jody ***
on 9/16/14 4:22 am - Brighton, MI
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If I remember correctly (way back then!), I was aiming for 30 carbs, 100 g of protein and I avoided fats because I dumped on them.  I see you had RNY too, so be careful when adding fats into your diet until you know how it affects you.

I'm a firm believer that fat is NOT your enemy.  I use full-fat everything, butter, cream, etc.  It keeps the carbs down too as it doesn't add sugars to get the taste better from eliminating the fats.  But - everyone has different ideas about fat. 

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(deactivated member)
on 9/16/14 5:44 am

Thanks Jody!! You're right about the fats being better than carbs. The 1st time I ate peanut butter, 2 tbsp, I didn't tolerate it at all!!! Now I can eat it but only 1 tbsp at a time. All of my fats right now come from peanut butter, low-fat string cheese & low-fat mayo for my chicken salad. I haven't branched out much yet but am trying to be prepared so I have a plan before I add too many things.

Price S.
on 9/16/14 8:19 am - Mills River, NC

We were told to not count anything but protein.  Started with 80g then upped it to 100 and these days I try to stay around 150g.  Even with that, my blood work show me at the very bottom of normal.

I tried to keep carbs around 30 or less net carbs (total - fiber).  I did find at about 5 months out that I could keep losing at the same calories if I cut the carbs. 

These days I just try to stay away from white flour, sugar and processed food.  My carbs are veggies, beans, etc. 

I also eat full fat everything except greek yogurt.  I try not to go overboard but I don't really limit it either.

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(deactivated member)
on 9/16/14 9:30 am

Thanks!! That gives me a round about where I should be. I am well below the 30 for carbs and up in the 90's for proteins. I haven't been able to add many veggies yet... no room yet but I know it will get there. I guess I'm on track will keep on keeping on!!!

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