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ella5 · 07-08-2008, 08:30 PM

Of the daily food intake (induction), what per centage should be fats, proteins, and carbs, and what is an appropriate total calorie range?

What does this change to for maintenance?
Ella5

ElleH · 07-09-2008, 09:27 AM

Hi Ella,

I really don't know. Dr A never gave any ratios in his books (that I'm aware of). I can tell you that my ratios range from 70-80% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5% carbs, and 1300 to 2000 calories in the induction phase from my own tracking. I would think it would really depend on your own appetite and your preferences. When you get to maintenance, those percentages would change b/c of adding carbs. Carb percentages would go up and everything else would go down. Some talk about eating less fat at maintenance, but I'm not about to do that!

2big4mysize · 07-10-2008, 05:34 PM

back in 2002 Dr Atkins employees were telling folk that called and ask how much protein was too much and how low low fat was that induction should be 65% fats 30% proteins. However it will be tough to hit that exactly with only 20 grams of carbs.

As we move ionto OWL and add more carbs we will be slowly lowering the fat % because your salad or sauted veggie servings will be slightly larger but the proteins always stay 30% so by the time you get to the end of OWL you should be eatting your fats in the 55-60% range.

How low your final fat % will go will depend on your carb total those who can handle carb amounts in the 100s will be able to lower their maintnenace fat% below 50 but those whose have average metabolism and are average exercisers will discover they will be eating over %0 fats at goal.

foxybeejer · 07-10-2008, 07:36 PM

I read that it is 60% fat, 35% protein, and 5% carbs. That might not be right but I am pretty sure it is.

07-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#1
ella5 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 546 Gallery: ella5	totals? Of the daily food intake (induction), what per centage should be fats, proteins, and carbs, and what is an appropriate total calorie range? What does this change to for maintenance? Ella5

07-09-2008, 09:27 AM	#2
ElleH Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 173 Blog Entries: 6 Gallery: ElleH Stats: 178/136.5/136.5 WOE: Atkins/PPLP/High Fat Start Date: Sept/06, this time. I've been off/on LC since 1995	Hi Ella, I really don't know. Dr A never gave any ratios in his books (that I'm aware of). I can tell you that my ratios range from 70-80% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5% carbs, and 1300 to 2000 calories in the induction phase from my own tracking. I would think it would really depend on your own appetite and your preferences. When you get to maintenance, those percentages would change b/c of adding carbs. Carb percentages would go up and everything else would go down. Some talk about eating less fat at maintenance, but I'm not about to do that! __________________ Never give up!!! Last edited by ElleH : 07-09-2008 at 09:29 AM.

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2big4mysize Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,697 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	back in 2002 Dr Atkins employees were telling folk that called and ask how much protein was too much and how low low fat was that induction should be 65% fats 30% proteins. However it will be tough to hit that exactly with only 20 grams of carbs. As we move ionto OWL and add more carbs we will be slowly lowering the fat % because your salad or sauted veggie servings will be slightly larger but the proteins always stay 30% so by the time you get to the end of OWL you should be eatting your fats in the 55-60% range. How low your final fat % will go will depend on your carb total those who can handle carb amounts in the 100s will be able to lower their maintnenace fat% below 50 but those whose have average metabolism and are average exercisers will discover they will be eating over %0 fats at goal. __________________ 5/04 goalie Hashimoto hypothyroid diagnoised 02 kimkins info 2BIG's BLOG If you are or were a member of kimkins and live in San Diego County please help

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07-10-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
foxybeejer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 347 Gallery: foxybeejer Stats: 187.6/161/140 WOE: Atkins (DANDR) Start Date: June 18, 2008	I read that it is 60% fat, 35% protein, and 5% carbs. That might not be right but I am pretty sure it is.