Low carb
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CateL51
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Hi
I'm wanting to try low carb and wondering what a good carb fat protein ratio would be
I'm wanting to try low carb and wondering what a good carb fat protein ratio would be
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Here's a popular group....https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group1
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Not sure what your target calories are but something that will give you around 100g of carbs might be a good start.
The group the poster above mentioned would be a good place to visit for help and advice on a low carb diet.
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I agree with all of the above.
Low carb is typically under 100-150 g of carbs. Protein is usually moderate. For women that is often between 70 and 130 g, although some go higher or a bit lower. Fat fills in the rest.
Your macro percentages will depend on your calorie intake. 100 g of protein ( or carbs) is 400 calories. If you eat 1200 kcal, then that is 30%. If you eat 2000 kcal, then the same amount is only 20% of total calories. Carbs and protein have 4 calories per gram, and fat has 9 kcal per gram.0 -
Thankyou so much this has been very helpful
I'm 1200 cal intake and thought it might be 30%
Ive set fat to 40%
Protein 30%
Does that sound correct1 -
That sounds like a good place to start.
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Go with that ratio (30-40-30) for a couple of weeks and then evaluate your results. We're all different, and the best thing is to discover what works for you individually. I'm so sensitive to carbs -- which then raises my insulin levels, which prevents me from losing fat -- that I have to keep my carb intake to under 20%. But that's quite unusual, I understand. 30% carbs may work beautifully for you :-)1
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