Macros

[Waler 330]

I have seen questions asked before about macros, and it can actually get a bit confusing, so I sat down with my nut who also has a degree in physical training. For those who are interests this is what she came up with, it is a pretty simple break down

55-60% Protein

35-40% carbs

10% fats

this applies to what ever your caloric intake needs might be.

just food for thought

[Newme17 3,444]

That's perfect! This is what I will be doing when cleared post op, and currently doing before my pre-op, but plant based. I don't like the high Protein low/or no carb diets.

[YeaMe 246]

1 hour ago, Waler said:

I have seen questions asked before about macros, and it can actually get a bit confusing, so I sat down with my nut who also has a degree in physical training. For those who are interests this is what she came up with, it is a pretty simple break down

55-60% Protein

35-40% carbs

10% fats

this applies to what ever your caloric intake needs might be.

just food for thought

I am assuming this is once you have reached goal, correct? I have trouble getting over 50 grams of Protein in when I only eat protein all day, and the doctor wants me at 80 grams.

[Waler 330]

What you basically want to do is scale it to your caloric intake, that is why they are in percentage of daily intake.

[YeaMe 246]

I may try this for maintenance because my doctor told me - You don't need anything else right now except Protein, the Vitamins I put you on and Water. Eat 70-90 grams of protein a day. If you can fit in anything else, feel free.

[alysia.rush 24]

Personally I play with my Macros often. The best results for me so far has been to up my fat to 55% (60 ish G) carbs 10% (25G) Protein 35% (88G)This is for my 1000 calorie intake. I am almost 5 mo post Gastric. I had been eating more veggies and stopped loosing, so I did research and decided to give it a go with more fat and started loosing more weight and working out less. I was working out an hr a day everyday. I feel fuller now and have more energy. Read up on Ketogenic type diets for better weight loss results. p.S I DONT EAT COMPLEX CARBS, NO bread, RICE GRAINS, or Beans, lentils. Just meat, veggies, some fruit, and nuts and seeds, plus dairy.

[Stella S 613]

I eat about 50 percent protien and 30 percent fat - all else can fall in place. I eat about 1400 to 1600 calories each day - sometimes more if I am extra active. I am at goal