I finally found something that works for me!!
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wildthingsmom
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So I was always that skinny/lanky kid growing up. And in my 20s and 30s, was still built slim, hard to gain muscle, but could eat whatever i wanted because I worked out enough.
At 40, it was like clockwork that my metabolism slowed down. I'm turning 45 next month so I have tried for hte last 5 years to figure out how to get rid of those 10 lbs that crept up. I think i figured out what works for me.. 25% of my calories are from carbs, 35% from healthy fat, and 40% from protein. I don't feel like I'm in deprivation because I can still have carbs, and the highte fat makes me feel full and lowers my cravings for carbs and sugar (I swear, add a 1/2 an avocado to any meal)
I was able to set up my percentage goals in MFP using the advanced goal sections. But I general rule of thum is 1 g of carbs and 1 g protein each= 4 calories, while 1 g fat =9 calories (again, will calculate in MFP.
Just thought I'd share.. I'm sure it's not for everyone
At 40, it was like clockwork that my metabolism slowed down. I'm turning 45 next month so I have tried for hte last 5 years to figure out how to get rid of those 10 lbs that crept up. I think i figured out what works for me.. 25% of my calories are from carbs, 35% from healthy fat, and 40% from protein. I don't feel like I'm in deprivation because I can still have carbs, and the highte fat makes me feel full and lowers my cravings for carbs and sugar (I swear, add a 1/2 an avocado to any meal)
I was able to set up my percentage goals in MFP using the advanced goal sections. But I general rule of thum is 1 g of carbs and 1 g protein each= 4 calories, while 1 g fat =9 calories (again, will calculate in MFP.
Just thought I'd share.. I'm sure it's not for everyone
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