Help! Low Carb, High Protein diet questions

squishytot

Hello,

I was recently diagnosed with Ploy cystic ovarian syndrome, and my doctor has recommended a low carb, high protein diet to help fight my weight gain. I love the fitness pal app for keeping track of my food consumption on a nutrition based level, but my needs have changed in the nutrition department. I currently have my settings to Carbs 25%, Fat 30%, Protein 45% in my calorie break down but I'm not sure if this follows the guidelines I need to lose weight. If any one out there has some recommendations to help me get on track the healthy way I would love to hear from them!!

Thanks in Advance.

melaniecheeks

It's the total calories you consume that affect your weight loss - you can have your macros set to whatever % split you like within that.

EllieB_5

When it comes to reducing one particular macro due to health reasons, the whole "split it how you like" thing doesn't really work. But I'm sure you know that. I do a low carb high fat so I can't comment on the protein aspect of your diet, but your NET carbs should be around 5-15%. And by net carbs that means: total carbs - carbs from fibre = net carbs. For example: 12g carbs - 10g fibre = 2g net carbs. Net carbs is what you need to worry about and there is a script for that to use with MFP on your PC. Fiddle with your carb macro until you find a level you can handle long-term if not life-long.

PS
I suggest starting around 10% and adjust it from there, either higher or lower. And keep in mind the first 1-3 weeks you will crave carbs like a mofo.

adorable_aly

Can you post your height current weight and goal weight? Also the macro values in grams not in percentages.