40/40/20 food ideas?

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  • ldmissie
    ldmissie Posts: 1 Member
    How do you know what your eating is 40/40/20. I don't understand. Can someone please explain to me. For example my protein is high and my carbs are low. Will this affect my weight loss?
  • Ejsgirl88
    Ejsgirl88 Posts: 1 Member
    I am on 40/40/20 diet but I really have a hard time getting my fat in and i dont want to take in bad fats. I know my nut intake needs to increase. I eat PB2 so i dont really get fat from there
  • RockstarWilson
    RockstarWilson Posts: 836 Member
    edited November 2014
    Dammit.....old post.
  • ellustiina
    ellustiina Posts: 24 Member
    I know this is very old post, but I would like to get it up and see if there is anyone else doing this.
    Looking for some ideas to get that protein in.
  • msjeannettea
    msjeannettea Posts: 18 Member
    Bumping this post again.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Curious what the purpose of this macro split is perceived to be? Why not just follow the MFP default split which works great for most people.
  • metessa
    metessa Posts: 3 Member
    trying 40/40/20 at every meal, no complex carbs after breakfast, veggies are free foods. I live in a small town so my menu options will be limited. Eating 40/40/20 in one setting is proving to be a challenge.

    Playing with oatmeal and deli sliced ham for breakfast.
  • metessa
    metessa Posts: 3 Member
    edited July 2019
    Oatmeal with sweet n low & 1 tsp cinnamon & 12 deli sliced ham & black coffee
    (276 calories 31C/27P/6F 45%-36%-19%)

    GNC Lean Shake 25 & a medium orange
    (250 calories 25C/26P/6F 39%-40%-21%)

    MFP recipe "Tuna Salad 40/40/20"
    (148 calories 14.7C/14P/3F 41%-39%-19%)

  • metessa
    metessa Posts: 3 Member
    ellustiina wrote: »
    I know this is very old post, but I would like to get it up and see if there is anyone else doing this.
    Looking for some ideas to get that protein in.

    Simple way to boost protein is Kraft Deli Sliced meats.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    metessa wrote: »
    ellustiina wrote: »
    I know this is very old post, but I would like to get it up and see if there is anyone else doing this.
    Looking for some ideas to get that protein in.

    Simple way to boost protein is Kraft Deli Sliced meats.

    :lol: Not just meats, but Kraft Deli Sliced meats.

    Okay.
  • lisarawski
    lisarawski Posts: 10 Member
    Bump--great ideas so far...I'm looking for 40/40/20 (P/C/F) Thanks!!
  • imsmrity25
    imsmrity25 Posts: 1 Member
    Breakfast:

    1. sprouts salad (lentils sprouts+cumin powder+pepper+salt+oil 3 drops)
    2. pancake (whole wheat flour+whey protein powder+raisins+almonds)
    3. sprouts Dosa
    4. 2 eggs and protein shake
    5. oatmeal
    6. Brown bread and veggies sandwich OR chicken sandwich+ smoothie with protein powder
    7. Veggie scramble+2 slices ham+fruit +black coffee


    Lunch:
    1.Tuna+Mixed Green veggies+ brown rice
    2. sprouts curry + rice
    3. Mungdal Khichdi + 1 egg
    4. Masala Soya chunk +mashed potatoes
    5. Sandwich (Ham/chicken/tofu)+carrot, broccoli salad
    6. corn+chicken+spinach+broccoli+tomatoes salad +rice
    7. shrimp+veggies salad OR oatmeal

    Snacks:
    Apple, Bananas, grapes, Strawberries, cucumber, carrots etc. (Any 1 fruit/vegetable of your choice)
    Almond, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds etc (1 spoon of any nut)

    Dinner:
    Soups/Salads of your choice but make sure to add veggies, lentils, chicken etc. and avoid high carb items.


    NOTE: It might not be precisely 40 40 20 but its a well balanced diet.
  • threeyears2024
    threeyears2024 Posts: 52 Member
    jennnymccarthy wrote: »
    Hello! I have recently been trying to hit a 40% carb, 40% protein, 20% (or less) fat ratio per day, and I have been having a bit of trouble. I know I may never be exact in the ratio, but I always either go over on carbs (easy!) or fat (those darn eggs!). I am also trying to hit 1650 calories/day.

    Anyone else doing a similar ratio? I'm looking for some new ideas for meals/snacks/etc! Thanks!

    1. Egg whites omelette, sauteed tomatoes (in that same oil), coffee with milk
    2. One medium sized potatoes cut into wedges and baked, with 100-200 g of frozen veggies sauteed with 100-150 g of boneless, skinless chicken
    3. Watermelon with cottage cheese
    4. Mangoes with low fat yogurt
    5. Coconut water, strawberries, blueberries Popsicle (just blend them together)
    6. Oatmeal pancake (Oatmeal, one banana, one egg, 1/2 tsp baking powder, vanilla extract, stevia, blend them into pancake batter)
    7. Oatmeal cake (Oatmeal, dark chocolate, milk)
    8. Tuna sandwich (Brown bread, tuna, light mayo with lettuce and tomato and mustard)
    9. Beef burger (Avoid the bun, use lettuce as the wrap)
    10. Pizza (Use pita bread as the base, pasta sauce, cheese, salami instead of pepperoni, veggies of your choice)

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