What's Your Succesful Carb:Protein:Fat Ratio for Atkins?

fitnessfitness988

Hi guys,

I'm looking to start Atkins in April and at the moment I'm trying to figure out exactly what proportions of carb:protein:fat I should be eating to maximise weight loss. At the moment I've got:

20g carbs to 150g protein to 55g fat.

Does this look about right or are my protein/fat ratios far too unbalanced? Should I be trying to eat more fat on atkins, or more protein?

Any advice would be hugely appreciated. I have a family event coming up in June and I'd love to lose as much as possible during April and May.

Thanks so much for all your help, everyone!

kuranda10

I would flip your fat and protein.
If you are lightly acitve I'm pretty sure it's Lean body Mass x .6 = protein need (to not lose current muscle mass.

kuranda10

http://www.livestrong.com/article/535738-how-to-determine-protein-requirements/

This is using your weight to calculate protein

fitnessfitness988

kuranda10 wrote: »

http://www.livestrong.com/article/535738-how-to-determine-protein-requirements/

This is using your weight to calculate protein

Thanks so much for the help! I'm excited. I love cheese!!

FIT_Goat

Hmm <= 1,200 calories a day. When you're starving, don't be afraid to raise your calorie goal (by increasing fat and/or protein). I'm not against starting at this amount, if that's your thing. But, it's not going to be easy. And, I would highly recommend revisiting these numbers and your goals after 2-4 weeks.

DianaElena76

fitnessfitness988 wrote: »

kuranda10 wrote: »

http://www.livestrong.com/article/535738-how-to-determine-protein-requirements/

This is using your weight to calculate protein

Thanks so much for the help! I'm excited. I love cheese!!

I love cheese too! That's why this way of eating has not felt restrictive.