KETO/LBM Protein Grams/% of Fat intake/Daily Calorie Deficit

bencoen
bencoen Posts: 4 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey MFPals! I could use a little help here. I am getting more serious about my fitness and diet. I am on a keto diet. I have a couple questions regarding the title of this thread:

1. My lean body mass is 190 and I am trying to hit that in grams of protein. Is that too much protein? Will it kick me out of ketosis?

2. I have my % of Fat intake at 66%. Is that enough fat for Keto?

3. For my calorie deficit, can I say I am sedentary for my TDEE and use my activity/workouts as my deficit?

Thank you in advance for any input!

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  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Check out the low carber group. Lots of long-time keto folks there who have experience and knowledge: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

    I'm a newbie (so seriously join the group and talk to people there), but my understanding is that what will put you in ketosis is keeping carbs down, plus not having too much protein relative to your total TDEE. With a lean mass of 190, I'd imagine your TDEE is sufficiently high that that much protein would not be a problem, and it's a good idea to keep it up when at a deficit. (This has studies that suggest it may be especially important if keto-ing: http://caloriesproper.com/a-timeline-of-ketoadaptation/)

    Percentage of fat is less important than carbs being low enough and being in a deficit, since your own body fat will make up the deficit. So I'd think 66% would likely be fine, as you are at a deficit.

    If your activity is consistently enough to be a deficit, I don't know why that TDEE approach would not work.
  • bencoen
    bencoen Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you! I will also check out the group and ask the same ?s! I appreciate your input

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