Carbs, Protein, Fats % for each meal?
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Carbs, Protein, Fats % for each meal?
It was recommended that I consume my meals in this way:
50% protein
25% fats
25% carbs
Does this mean I have to consume this amount for each (protein, fats, and carbs) of my 6 meals a day? Or is this the grand total daily, this is confusing to me, can someone help me figure this out thanks.
50% protein
25% fats
25% carbs
Does this mean I have to consume this amount for each (protein, fats, and carbs) of my 6 meals a day? Or is this the grand total daily, this is confusing to me, can someone help me figure this out thanks.
#4
Yes, that is an extraordinarily high amount of protein. Many people here recommend getting 40-30-30 carb, fat, protein for weight loss. With only 25% carbs it sounds like you'll be lacking energy, and with that much protein it sounds like your kidneys will be cursing you.
#5
I shoot for 40/30/30 on average. This is the mix around which "The Zone" diet is based, but it expects you to keep this mix for every single meal--WAY too much work and hassle for me! Of course, every body is different and a different calorie mix might work better for you.
Regards,
Michael
Regards,
Michael
#6
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 12
Personally, my protein intake is 1g protein/body weight (so currently, my intake ~130 - 140g since I weigh in @ 140lbs). This is the rule I use & has been helpful with my weight loss.
I try to keep my fat intake < 30%. Everything else is carbs but I do what I can to stay away from simple/processed carbs.
As of the last 2 months, my ratio has been 26% fat 27% protein & 46% carbs. Protein intake got lowered cause I deliberately didn't work out all month to recover from shoulder pain. I will be upping protein intake once I go back to working out
I try to keep my fat intake < 30%. Everything else is carbs but I do what I can to stay away from simple/processed carbs.
As of the last 2 months, my ratio has been 26% fat 27% protein & 46% carbs. Protein intake got lowered cause I deliberately didn't work out all month to recover from shoulder pain. I will be upping protein intake once I go back to working out
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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I go for 45% Carbs, 30% Protein and 25% Fats. I take slightly more protein than average as I workout a lot and am aiming to build more muscle. 50% is definitely too much though as it will over work the kidneys as someone else has said. Also the 25% fats also includes the good fats ie. mono and poly. Keep saturated fats to below 10%.
Last edited by 01gt4.6; 10-11-2011 at 09:46 AM.