Is it ok to have high fat moderate protein low carb? macros

mizzcasual
mizzcasual Posts: 223 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I seem to be able to eat healthy food I'm always finding it hard to meet the protein intake and meet the macros.
When I do limit carbs as much as I try to my fat goes way over my protein would be moderate carbs low.
Does this matter?

Will I gain if I have more fat than protein still with the reduced carbs.

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  • dieselbyte
    dieselbyte Posts: 733 Member
    It all depends on what your goals are, and what's the healthiest long-term plan for you. Eating "healthy" doesn't mean much. Food types aren't "good" or "bad". Moderation is key. I would recommend doing some research on the ketogenic diet. High fat, moderate protein, low carb. I don't follow it, but others do and you can search the forums. Keep in mind though, that too much protein or carbs will kick you out of ketosis. If you research it and you feel it will work for you, your goals and you lifestyle, have at it...
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    That is how I eat and I lose easily eating this way. I have Metabolic disorder along with other hormonal issues too.
  • mizzcasual
    mizzcasual Posts: 223 Member
    My goals are to lose body fat and to tone up.
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
    My goals are to lose body fat and to tone up.

    It will likely work well for you. Especially if it kind of comes naturally like you've indicated.
  • dieselbyte
    dieselbyte Posts: 733 Member
    My goals are to lose body fat and to tone up.

    Unfortunately you don't "tone up". Losing body fat and building muscle is the goal. Eating at a caloric deficit, combined with proper weight training and adequate protein intake to build muscle will help you reach your goals. Unless you have a metabolic, hormonal or a dietary issue, as long as you are in a deficit, it doesn't matter where the bulk of your calories come from. Weight loss = calories in vs out.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    I seem to be able to eat healthy food I'm always finding it hard to meet the protein intake and meet the macros.
    When I do limit carbs as much as I try to my fat goes way over my protein would be moderate carbs low.
    Does this matter?

    Will I gain if I have more fat than protein still with the reduced carbs.

    Generally speaking, you only will gain if you eat over you TDEE.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Dieselbyte, you have one BADASS tricep!
  • mizzcasual
    mizzcasual Posts: 223 Member
    My goals are to lose body fat and to tone up.

    Unfortunately you don't "tone up". Losing body fat and building muscle is the goal. Eating at a caloric deficit, combined with proper weight training and adequate protein intake to build muscle will help you reach your goals. Unless you have a metabolic, hormonal or a dietary issue, as long as you are in a deficit, it doesn't matter where the bulk of your calories come from. Weight loss = calories in vs out.

    Oh yeah I meant the building muscle too I'm starting to do both HIIT and strength training I used to just stick to HIIT.
    I tend to build muscle fairly easily. So it don't matter if I'm not eating the required protein I'm only about 4% off the goal today.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    You mean eat keto-style? If so, then YES! You should see my diary. I always go over in fat and stay moderate with protein.
  • dieselbyte
    dieselbyte Posts: 733 Member
    Dieselbyte, you have one BADASS tricep!

    Actually, I have two... :laugh:

    Pretty sick abs yourself.
  • dieselbyte
    dieselbyte Posts: 733 Member
    My goals are to lose body fat and to tone up.

    Unfortunately you don't "tone up". Losing body fat and building muscle is the goal. Eating at a caloric deficit, combined with proper weight training and adequate protein intake to build muscle will help you reach your goals. Unless you have a metabolic, hormonal or a dietary issue, as long as you are in a deficit, it doesn't matter where the bulk of your calories come from. Weight loss = calories in vs out.

    Oh yeah I meant the building muscle too I'm starting to do both HIIT and strength training I used to just stick to HIIT.
    I tend to build muscle fairly easily. So it don't matter if I'm not eating the required protein I'm only about 4% off the goal today.

    When I say "adequate protein", I'm not referring to MFP and what they set for you. Adequate protein meaning you consume enough to build muscle. No protein, no muscle protein synthesis. No muscle protein synthesis, no gains...
  • mizzcasual
    mizzcasual Posts: 223 Member
    I don't think my high fat is in the keto style just yet . At the moment my fat is 56% protein 35% , carbs 9% .
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Dieselbyte, you have one BADASS tricep!

    Actually, I have two... :laugh:

    Pretty sick abs yourself.

    ;)
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I don't think my high fat is in the keto style just yet . At the moment my fat is 56% protein 35% , carbs 9% .

    your diet is essentially Atkins, which has support from medical professionals.
  • mizzcasual
    mizzcasual Posts: 223 Member
    Today it's 50% protein , fat 26% , 23% carbs unless I have a protein shake I can't make the required protein.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Today it's 50% protein , fat 26% , 23% carbs unless I have a protein shake I can't make the required protein.

    I think you transposed protein and fat ??

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