Fat Ratios

CurlyGirly · 07-12-2008, 08:48 AM

I am attempting to log my food into The Daily Plate. It seems easy enough to use so far! What is the optimal percentage of fat that I should be aiming for for the day?
Thanks!

2big4mysize · 07-12-2008, 11:56 AM

depends on what low carb plan you are following. Atkins will be higher fat and the protein plans will be lower.
Low fat is defined as under 30% so you don't want to be there.

CurlyGirly · 07-12-2008, 01:40 PM

I'm not really following a particular plan right now. Just a general low carb & trying to figure out what works for me. I am usually between 20-40 carbs total for the day. I thought I remembered some saying that they lose best when their fat is high. Like 70% or more? I thought I would start charting my intake to see what my totals are.

SashimiMark · 07-12-2008, 04:20 PM

I eat high fat. I've lost 60 lbs since January. Hoping to lose another 115.

Houston Heather · 07-12-2008, 04:22 PM

I aim for 75% + every day.

I lose at a good rate. I'm happy.

I also eat enough protein to equal my goal weight - 150 grams.

MarblesLongGone · 07-12-2008, 04:28 PM

I do well if I keep it up to 75% or higher for my fat intake!

2big4mysize · 07-12-2008, 05:39 PM

When Dr Atkins was alive his office started folk out at 65% for induction and if after 14 days weight loss was too low do to metabolic resistance then the fat was increased.

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07-12-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
2big4mysize Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,818 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	depends on what low carb plan you are following. Atkins will be higher fat and the protein plans will be lower. Low fat is defined as under 30% so you don't want to be there.

07-12-2008, 01:40 PM	#3
CurlyGirly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TN Posts: 95 Gallery: CurlyGirly Stats: 215/208/165 WOE: LC Start Date: April 1st 2008	I'm not really following a particular plan right now. Just a general low carb & trying to figure out what works for me. I am usually between 20-40 carbs total for the day. I thought I remembered some saying that they lose best when their fat is high. Like 70% or more? I thought I would start charting my intake to see what my totals are.

07-12-2008, 04:20 PM	#4
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I eat high fat. I've lost 60 lbs since January. Hoping to lose another 115.

07-12-2008, 04:22 PM	#5
Houston Heather Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 3,617 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: Size 22W/12/12 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss	I aim for 75% + every day. I lose at a good rate. I'm happy. I also eat enough protein to equal my goal weight - 150 grams.

07-12-2008, 04:28 PM	#6
MarblesLongGone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,387 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 248.5/206.0/190 6'0" WOE: Atkins / Carb Addicts / Schwarzbein / SB / Paleo / Start Date: April 1, 2008 (back on the wagon)	I do well if I keep it up to 75% or higher for my fat intake!

07-12-2008, 05:39 PM	#7
2big4mysize Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,818 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	When Dr Atkins was alive his office started folk out at 65% for induction and if after 14 days weight loss was too low do to metabolic resistance then the fat was increased.