Percentage of protein, fat & carbs

[healthbound1 69]

When were you sleeved and what percentage of your daily food intake is Protein vs fat & carbs?

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Only a week and a half so just on Protein Drinks, yoghurt, Soups, etc, but even on my pre-op diet it ended up being about 47-52% Protein, 30% carbs

[joatsaint 2,814]

The info packet the doctor sent home with me said 75% Protein 25% good carbs. Now, I'm not going to lie and say I stick to that, but I do try and limit myself to only 100 - 200 calories of sugar a day. During my 1st 10 months I stuck religiously to the guidelines. But now that I'm eating more than 1000 calories a day, getting the most nutrition out of every bite isn't as critical. :-).

[Sassy Pants1 186]

My nutritionist said Protein and carbs should be at a 1:1 ratio in order to avoid malnutrition. She said 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat. I'm not saying I agree, but that's the guideline I was provided.

[CrazyJaney 775]

How do you get 20% fat with a high Protein diet. I've never figured that out! It's frustrating!

[NMJG 1,266]

My original plan was around 40% Protein, 40% carb, and 20% fat. Nowadays I have my carbs and fats switched and shoot for much lower carbs and much higher fats. Seems to be working. Even at 40% carbs, though, it was 60 g a day max.

[healthbound1 69]

Thanks everyone!

I wanted to change my nutrition goals in My Fitness Pal to reflect what I should be eating.

In the early stages the goal was 75% Protein and 25% carbs but as I get farther away from my surgery date I'm finding that unrealistic to keep up with.

Before I started this thread I set mfp at 40-40-20. If I'm eating 900 calories/day that's 90g-90g-20g.

So my next question is....how many calories per day are you eating (or did you eat from 3-6 months out)?

[rbtnln 81]

My NUT said 1000 calories/day to lose, 1200 to maintain. I've been sticking to that. Other people say lower calories. Perhaps that's why I'm not losing as fast as I would want. But, I feel as though I need to stay satisfied every day or I'll go nuts and eat everything in site.

[healthbound1 69]

I'm trying to stick to 900-1000 per day.

[gomekast 559]

Im 6 months next week and just worry about 1000 cals a day and my Protein goal. I used to worry about carbs and fat but not anymore.

For me, its about finding balance with the food I eat.

[hatters 47]

65% fat, 30% Protein, 5% carbs and trying to stay between 700-950 calories a day.

By tracking you can find that calories range were you continue to lose weight. For me 1100 and I stop losing

Edited April 4, 2014 by hatters

[healthbound1 69]

Im 6 months next week and just worry about 1000 cals a day and my Protein goal. I used to worry about carbs and fat but not anymore. For me, its about finding balance with the food I eat.

That makes sense. It's simple and if you focus on protein and 1000 cals, the rest will fall into place.