130g Protein/115g Fat/9g Carbs today

dbglasgow · 07-22-2009, 08:10 PM

Is this too much protein? Do I need more fat?

thisisrightnow · 07-22-2009, 09:19 PM

I would think it's all dependent on what you find you lose weight best on. I usually aim for the macros of 70/20/10, which is fat/protein/carbs, respectively. Today I was 73/17/10, which added up to be 130g fat/69g protein/29g carbs. I keep my fat up around 65-70% cause it keeps me full and satisfied. My protein usually falls between 60-100g.

dbglasgow · 07-23-2009, 01:52 PM

Thanks... I am watching my proteins a little better and trying to keep it under 100 now... I'll see how that works for me.

chestahB · 07-25-2009, 01:43 AM

No, it's not necessarily too much, but it is quite dependent on your body type. For example, I am a 6'2" male and have quite a lot of muscle on my frame and lift weights daily, so my protein needs will be greater than yours. If you do not lift weights on a routine and do not possess a lot of muscle mass, then that may be limiting your weight loss results. Remember that protein converts to glucose at a much higher rate than fat.

dbglasgow · 07-25-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chestahB

No, it's not necessarily too much, but it is quite dependent on your body type. For example, I am a 6'2" male and have quite a lot of muscle on my frame and lift weights daily, so my protein needs will be greater than yours. If you do not lift weights on a routine and do not possess a lot of muscle mass, then that may be limiting your weight loss results. Remember that protein converts to glucose at a much higher rate than fat.

Thanks.. I do not work at with weights now.. I used to daily but that was the first time around on Atkins back in 2000. I'm keeping the proteins under 100 g a day and I'm losing so I guess I've got it balanced pretty good now. Thanks that was helpful information... I know I read something about protein working like carbs if you ate too much... it's just hard to get used to thinking that I need to cut back on protein and increase fat.

07-22-2009, 08:10 PM	#1
dbglasgow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belize, Central America but I am from Helena, Alabama Posts: 301 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: dbglasgow Stats: 169.5/150.5/140 5'8" WOE: Very low carb/Diabetic Start Date: July 2009	130g Protein/115g Fat/9g Carbs today Is this too much protein? Do I need more fat?

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07-22-2009, 09:19 PM	#2
thisisrightnow MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,811 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/172.4/140-150 -- size 18/10/6-8 5'6", 24 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 5/10/07 (generic LC/SB), 7/19/09 (Atkins)	I would think it's all dependent on what you find you lose weight best on. I usually aim for the macros of 70/20/10, which is fat/protein/carbs, respectively. Today I was 73/17/10, which added up to be 130g fat/69g protein/29g carbs. I keep my fat up around 65-70% cause it keeps me full and satisfied. My protein usually falls between 60-100g.

07-23-2009, 01:52 PM	#3
dbglasgow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belize, Central America but I am from Helena, Alabama Posts: 301 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: dbglasgow Stats: 169.5/150.5/140 5'8" WOE: Very low carb/Diabetic Start Date: July 2009	Thanks... I am watching my proteins a little better and trying to keep it under 100 now... I'll see how that works for me.

07-25-2009, 01:43 AM	#4
chestahB Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Gallery: chestahB	No, it's not necessarily too much, but it is quite dependent on your body type. For example, I am a 6'2" male and have quite a lot of muscle on my frame and lift weights daily, so my protein needs will be greater than yours. If you do not lift weights on a routine and do not possess a lot of muscle mass, then that may be limiting your weight loss results. Remember that protein converts to glucose at a much higher rate than fat.