How much Fat?

Bearonesoul · 05-15-2008, 08:26 PM

Im sorry if this has been asked before (im sure it has). How many grams of fat should I be eating? Im starting to feel like Im eating too much fat. I have also added a tablespoon of coconut oil to my daily diet as well. Thanks in advance?

Moretta · 05-15-2008, 08:41 PM

Fat: 30%
Protein: 65%
Carbs: 5%

Hope this helps.

miss sparky · 05-16-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moretta

Fat: 30%
Protein: 65%
Carbs: 5%

Hope this helps.

OOPS....got that wrong luvvy. Sorry I realise it's probably a typo.
too much protein, too little fat. We are talking Atkins here!

Fat: around 65-75%
Protein: 20-30%
Carbs: 5%

Don't be scared of the fat. It's our conditioning. And make sure its good, unmessed-about-with fats.
Read the book,
And get that coconut oil down you!
Good luck

p.s.
Morretta...love your avatar pic. way cool

suzanneyea · 05-16-2008, 05:20 AM

I find I have low energy if I go too low on my fats...

2big4mysize · 05-16-2008, 06:30 AM

nope not a typo at all that is the ratios Dr Atkins practice was giving to folk calling to see how low was too low fat and high was too high protein in DANDR
65 30 and 5 unless you are metabolic resistant and need higher fats but you will not know that until you finsih 14 days clean induction eating and check the charts in DANDR with your lost weight knowing how much you need to lose too.

once we finsih induction percent of fats in the diet will slowly decline as we up our carbs. If you are a high CCLL it can get all the way down below 50%

protein in adition to being in that ratio needs to meet you growth repair and glucose needs. Controlled carb who is a nutrtionist posted a formula low carbers can use based on current body weight divided by 2.2 as their target protein intake in grams.

You can use one of the free sites like fitday.com to see if you need more protein or fats after you plug in your menu.

happy low carbing

miss sparky · 05-16-2008, 02:15 PM

Houston Heather · 05-17-2008, 09:12 AM

Don't worry.

I do 80% fats and I'm losing at a great pace. Eat until you are full. Don't obsess over calories.

I take 3 medications that are known to slow weightloss and I didn't exercise at all for a month after induction, but take a look at my signature.

Everyone's different. You have to find the plan that works for you.

BTW, eating 30% fat made me a very irritable, angry, hostile person. Don't get between me and my fat grams!

BarbaraEB · 06-08-2008, 07:52 PM

What kinds of fats are you eating? I cook with butter but aside from that, I don't think I get that much fat (it is all from dairy i.e. cream or cheese.) Mainly because I really like chicken and I don't like the fattier meats very much.

DarleenMB · 06-09-2008, 08:55 AM

coconut oil. I recommend you read Bruce fife's book on the subject ... it's a real eye opener. (except for his misinformation about diet).

BTW, I would recommend eating as much fat as you want ... you'll know when to quit. I really messed up my metabolism on 17 months of Jenny Craig (low calories ... 1200 per day) so am now trying to heal it by stuffing myself with fat. I tend to average about 1500 cals a day if I eat normally so add in fat calories with the coconut oil. I try for 3 to 4 TBS a day (and NOT all at once). I mix it with a cream cheese/peanut butter/cream mixture so it's quite yummy.

05-15-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
Bearonesoul Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 7 Gallery: Bearonesoul Stats: 251/247/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction 05/09/08	How much Fat? Im sorry if this has been asked before (im sure it has). How many grams of fat should I be eating? Im starting to feel like Im eating too much fat. I have also added a tablespoon of coconut oil to my daily diet as well. Thanks in advance?

05-16-2008, 06:30 AM	#5
2big4mysize Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,696 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	nope not a typo at all that is the ratios Dr Atkins practice was giving to folk calling to see how low was too low fat and high was too high protein in DANDR 65 30 and 5 unless you are metabolic resistant and need higher fats but you will not know that until you finsih 14 days clean induction eating and check the charts in DANDR with your lost weight knowing how much you need to lose too. once we finsih induction percent of fats in the diet will slowly decline as we up our carbs. If you are a high CCLL it can get all the way down below 50% protein in adition to being in that ratio needs to meet you growth repair and glucose needs. Controlled carb who is a nutrtionist posted a formula low carbers can use based on current body weight divided by 2.2 as their target protein intake in grams. You can use one of the free sites like fitday.com to see if you need more protein or fats after you plug in your menu. happy low carbing __________________ 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 Last edited by 2big4mysize : 05-16-2008 at 06:31 AM.

05-16-2008, 02:15 PM	#6
miss sparky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 367 Gallery: miss sparky Stats: 204/180/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10 March 2007	oops

06-09-2008, 08:55 AM	#9
DarleenMB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 249 Gallery: DarleenMB Stats: 182.4/200/165, 61yo, 5' 9.5' WOE: Low carb, good fat, 1200-1500 calories Start Date: March 2008	coconut oil. I recommend you read Bruce fife's book on the subject ... it's a real eye opener. (except for his misinformation about diet). BTW, I would recommend eating as much fat as you want ... you'll know when to quit. I really messed up my metabolism on 17 months of Jenny Craig (low calories ... 1200 per day) so am now trying to heal it by stuffing myself with fat. I tend to average about 1500 cals a day if I eat normally so add in fat calories with the coconut oil. I try for 3 to 4 TBS a day (and NOT all at once). I mix it with a cream cheese/peanut butter/cream mixture so it's quite yummy. __________________ Darleen My website required reading: Paul Campos's THE DIET MYTH BMI/body-weight tables are how the diet industry stays fat while convincing the rest of us we ought to be thin. Last edited by DarleenMB : 06-09-2008 at 08:57 AM.

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05-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#2
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 643 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	Fat: 30% Protein: 65% Carbs: 5% Hope this helps.

05-16-2008, 05:20 AM	#4
suzanneyea MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 1,033 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	I find I have low energy if I go too low on my fats...

05-17-2008, 09:12 AM	#7
Houston Heather MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: I lost it before and I'll lose it again! WOE: Atkins 2002 + powerlifting and running	Don't worry. I do 80% fats and I'm losing at a great pace. Eat until you are full. Don't obsess over calories. I take 3 medications that are known to slow weightloss and I didn't exercise at all for a month after induction, but take a look at my signature. Everyone's different. You have to find the plan that works for you. BTW, eating 30% fat made me a very irritable, angry, hostile person. Don't get between me and my fat grams!

06-08-2008, 07:52 PM	#8
BarbaraEB Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Gallery: BarbaraEB	What kinds of fats are you eating? I cook with butter but aside from that, I don't think I get that much fat (it is all from dairy i.e. cream or cheese.) Mainly because I really like chicken and I don't like the fattier meats very much.