Carbs

toddfamily1
toddfamily1 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 17 in Health and Weight Loss
On here it's say 50% carbs but I don't think that's right should have less and more protein to lose weight which is best as finding it hard thankyou

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    You don't need more protein to lose weight, you need a caloric deficit.

    I'm not sure what you're getting at here OP.

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  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
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  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    Forget about the percentages of carbs vs protein. Instead, focus on staying within your calories and trying to eat as healthy as possible. Lean meats, lots of fresh veggies, fresh fruits, nuts, beans, whole grains, NO processed food and little or no added sugar. Oh, and watch the alcohol intake. Yummy stuff but empty calories when you are trying to lose.
  • JPW1990
    JPW1990 Posts: 2,424 Member
    Use a calculator to figure out your macros.
    Low carb focused: http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/
    IIFYM focused: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

    MFP's recommendations are about as generic as you can get. BTW, there's been a bug this week that doesn't let you update your goals and have them save, don't know if that's fixed yet or not?
  • JPW1990
    JPW1990 Posts: 2,424 Member
    ItsABreeThing wrote: »
    Sigh.. Low carb diets arent optimal. We crave sugars and starches (from carbohydrates) for a reason.. Just for some information, carbohydrates do not easily convert to fat. Fat does. Vegetables and fruit are mostly water and carbs.. And dont make one fat... I suggest reading some scientifically supported books and government cited studies that mention the benefits of high carb diets. The starch solution by John McDougall is a great start.
    High carb diets promote health and longevity, another scientifically supported claim. Many people will bat their eye at my comment, but you should be open to a different viewpoint. Don't be stubborn because this low-carb hype is ridiculous and is quite literally making people miserable. As a bio student, I only seek to benefit the people who believe depriving your body of glucose, the ONLY nutrient that powers our cells that comes from carbohydrate sugars, is a healthy route to go.
    What happens when you don't obtain enough glucose in your diet? Your body will convert protein into glucose. It's not fun.
    Don't simply believe diet hypes. This is honestly one of the most misinformed areas of health spread by misinformed people. You are literally making yourself sick. Educate yourself. Read other experiences. Read books.

    Back at you. This is your 2nd post in a row filled with half-truths and misinformation. Low carb is not denying your body glucose, merely obtaining it from a safe, sustainable alternate source. You'd think a bio student would know that?
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    ItsABreeThing wrote: »
    Sigh.. Low carb diets arent optimal. We crave sugars and starches (from carbohydrates) for a reason.. Just for some information, carbohydrates do not easily convert to fat. Fat does. Vegetables and fruit are mostly water and carbs.. And dont make one fat... I suggest reading some scientifically supported books and government cited studies that mention the benefits of high carb diets. The starch solution by John McDougall is a great start.
    High carb diets promote health and longevity, another scientifically supported claim. Many people will bat their eye at my comment, but you should be open to a different viewpoint. Don't be stubborn because this low-carb hype is ridiculous and is quite literally making people miserable. As a bio student, I only seek to benefit the people who believe depriving your body of glucose, the ONLY nutrient that powers our cells derived from carbohydrate sugars, is ok.
    What happens when you don't obtain enough glucose in your diet? Your body will convert protein into glucose. It's not fun.
    Don't simply believe diet hypes. This is honestly one of the most misinformed areas of health spread by misinformed people. You are literally making yourself sick. Educate yourself. Read other experiences. Read books.

    I commend you on getting an education. However at the age of 19 that education still has a long way to go.

    Giving someone advice on their health is a huge responsibility...do you think that you are ready for that at this point in your studies?

    Finish your education...then go help the world be a healthier place. Good luck in school...make the most of these years.

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  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    Okay, so what is the answer? Instead of just criticizing everyone else's advice (and we all know it is not professional medical advice) can you say something helpful for the person who posted the original question? Just shooting down what others say because you do not agree with it is not helpful in the least.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    edited May 2015
    whmscll wrote: »
    Okay, so what is the answer? Instead of just criticizing everyone else's advice (and we all know it is not professional medical advice) can you say something helpful for the person who posted the original question? Just shooting down what others say because you do not agree with it is not helpful in the least.

    Eat enough protein for your body weight. That number stays pretty fixed. Eat a ratio of carbs and fats that makes you feel good, and have a sustainable diet. Don't go to extreme numbers on your carbs or fats.

    Eat the majority of your food from nutritionally dense meals. Eat the food you like often to keep you from being deprived and binge eating.

    For weight loss it's about how many calories you're consuming. For overall health you need to be concerned about your nutrition. If you want your weight loss to be primarily fat, and not too much muscle, then you also need to consider your macro-nutrient ratios as well as a resistance training program.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    whmscll wrote: »
    Okay, so what is the answer? Instead of just criticizing everyone else's advice (and we all know it is not professional medical advice) can you say something helpful for the person who posted the original question? Just shooting down what others say because you do not agree with it is not helpful in the least.

    My advice...for what it is worth...which isn't much really...

    Take a deep breath...track you food and determine what areas that you need to concentrate on.

    When I first came to MFP...I thought crap...I am doing this all wrong...I screwed over myself royally until...I took a deep breath...worked on balancing out my diet. In the end I found out...my macros were just fine. I then started looking at the micros.

    I think beginning dieters can get overwhelmed...too much info at one time. Take one step at a time...work on that step...then move to the next.

    The OP might benefit from just tracking for a while...let the food fall where it may...then assess where they can make improvements.

    I don't know...I might be wrong...but this is what worked for me.

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  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    toddfamily1 wrote: »
    On here it's say 50% carbs but I don't think that's right

    It works for plenty of people, but if you prefer a different number, change it. (That doesn't make it wrong, though.)

    I have my carbs at 40%.
    should have less and more protein to lose weight which is best as finding it hard thankyou

    You need more punctuation, I think. I'm not following this entirely.

    If you are saying you can't lose weight at 50% carbs you are wrong.

    The right amount of protein is a gram number, and whether the MFP percentage is low or not depends on a person's goals, lean body mass, and total calories.
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