Ok, y'all, trying to get a sense where the carb wind blows these days...

Hey Missy, your nut wants you at 1500 calories! You go get 2oz of nuts and eat them right now! (Unless you are allergic ).

60g fat/day, no less. That's an order!

Oh, I just reread.. and that's not your daily totals. Shew!

I am consistently at around 60-80g of Carbs per day. I started out under 20g, but have gradually increased that over the past couple of months. I also get about 80g of protein, and 25-50g of fat in daily. I don't feel that I need more than that.

I just eat whatever I want, but try to keep my meals under 200 calories, and snacks under 160 calories. This one constraint keeps me away from processed foods and bread for the most part.

4 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

Hey Missy, your nut wants you at 1500 calories! You go get 2oz of nuts and eat them right now! (Unless you are allergic ).

60g fat/day, no less. That's an order!

I actually have nuts here at work. I'm drinking my protein shake for the day along with some yogurt, but I'll take some nuts later. Adding nuts might not be a bad idea.

And yes, I'm still missing a meal at least. Maybe even a snack. I have fish at home. Salmon, it will get the kcal and the fat up.

Insulin (for non-diabetics) isn't a monster. It's our building-hormone. It's what helps us lay down new muscle and make repairs.

A high level of protein does activate some insulin, but the whole, natural carb foods contain nutrients that aren't present in the high protein foods. And, excessive high protein can put a strain on the kidneys.. so it's the whole package.

Fat doesn't activate insulin, so over a certain amount, isn't going to affect repairs.

8 minutes ago, DropWt4Life said:

I am consistently at around 60-80g of Carbs per day. I started out under 20g, but have gradually increased that over the past couple of months. I also get about 80g of Protein, and 25-50g of fat in daily. I don't feel that I need more than that.

I just eat whatever I want, but try to keep my meals under 200 calories, and Snacks under 160 calories. This one constraint keeps me away from processed foods and bread for the most part.

During the losing phase, that sounds perfect (don't let your fat drop below 35g though).

42 minutes ago, TammyA said:

berry, have you tried the pastas made from chick peas? I hear they're very good...I haven't indulged yet. Also, there's a frozen pizza crust made from cauliflower. Being Italian I have these things tucked away for when I really need a pizza/pasta fix. (I haven't gotten there yet but I guess I like knowing I have the option!) I have eaten very low carbs for a long time. Before surgery I was trying to follow Atkins as closely as I could. Raw fruits and veggies are really the only carbs I eat, but it's nice to know I can still have pizza on a Friday night with the kids if I really want it.

My go-to pasta is made from beans.. I usually get the black bean one, but will try the others.

Honestly, unless my daughter is eating, it's too much bother to boil the noodles. I just throw the pasta sauce on some canned beans instead! Lol!

Haven't tried any pseudo-pizza yet. Thanks for the ideas!

47 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Making the cauli crust pizza is dead easy and tastes really delish--not like bonafide Italian pizza crust--but still very good PDS (pizza delivery system)

LOl...you're the best! Please share you're recipe...I'll toss the one in the freezer!

I am sure that the average will increase over time as my caloric needs change. I do tend to be on the low end some days as I just crave more veggies and grains, and less meat. I suppose I could add in more avocado and/or EVOO on those days as I already add in a protein shake or two.

1 hour ago, TammyA said:

LOl...you're the best! Please share you're recipe...I'll toss the one in the freezer!

This is the original cauli crust recipe from Cleochatra. Then she was ripped off a million times. I sometimes add about 1/4c of almond flour and adjust for moistness if necessar with egg whites. (Bob's Red Mill).

1 hour ago, DropWt4Life said:

I am sure that the average will increase over time as my caloric needs change. I do tend to be on the low end some days as I just crave more veggies and grains, and less meat. I suppose I could add in more avocado and/or EVOO on those days as I already add in a Protein Shake or two.

Always eat fat with your veggies to absorb the vitamins. It doesn't take up any room.

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

This is the original cauli crust recipe from Cleochatra. Then she was ripped off a million times. I sometimes add about 1/4c of almond flour and adjust for moistness if necessar with egg whites. (Bob's Red Mill).

Ok, someday when I'm dying for pizza I'll try this! It looks good in the picture My kids love cauliflower so maybe we can make it a fun Friday night and they can help me cook and choose their own toppings!

3 months post ( I think I stopped counting) I do not count carbs, so have no idea. My plan calls for a balanced diet, not low carb. But naturally things I can have I do not want, so naturally my carb count is low because my food I can tolerate or want consists of 2 ounce protein 2 ounce spinach. Or 2 ounce protein 1 ounce cheese 1 ounce spinnach. I don't snack. I do not usually eat breakfast usually a 30g protein shake. If I do have breakfast it is 2 ounce egg whites 1 ounce cheese 1 ounce spinach, I cant eat much at the moment but I dont have space for other carbs. My life is easier when I am simple, I just measure to make sure I am not eating over 4 ounces (If I was eating other things I would put it into mfp but spinach and meat I am okay with. , I usually leave 1.5 sometimes 2 anyway.

Edited October 30, 20178 yr by dreamingsmall

7 hours ago, Berry78 said:

@Meryline... if you eat 120g Protein, that's 480cal. 60g fat is 540 cal. 120g carbs is 480. Which brings you up to 1500 cal.

Yes, this is less than 50% of your calories as protein, but this should get your nutritional status up where it needs to be.

(In order to have 50% of your 1500cal as protein, you'd have to eat 187g protein a day.. 6 x 30g meals... totally wouldn't happen.)

I think the 50% is about looking at your plate. 1/2 protein food, and 1/2 veggies, fruits, and grains.

To give an idea what 120g carbs looks like:

1 cup Beans and 2 pieces ezekial toast, and 1 whole piece of fruit, and 1 cup potatoes.

Yep, you are gonna do nothin' but eat!

You really love numbers and calculating. Amazing.

5 hours ago, Berry78 said:

During the losing phase, that sounds perfect (don't let your fat drop below 35g though).

I do not think I get much fat at all. Though my plan is supposed to be low in fat but i have said i am not doing that with low fat items having too much sugar so they said thats fine.. BUT i only use mayo a small amount and then that tiny amount of cheese every now and again, no urge to cook with oils etc etc, why should fat not drop below 35grams?