frustrated... different people telling me differently

LeeshLove

About 3 weeks ago now I signed up for weight loss challenge with the hubby. In the beginning I did it more to support him, but now I really want to win. There is a cash prize after all.
anyway I'm just a little frustrated at the moment. See here's the problem, I was told by the girl running the weight loss challenge that I should net 1300 calories a day nothing less. Okay not a problem I can do that.
I was also told that I should be eating mainly protein, and to limit my carb and fat intake, okay I get it! so last week I did 40% carbs, 32% fat, and 28% protein. a little high on my fat intake; I realize that's a problem, but as far as my carbs go, I'm a runner and I need the carbs to fuel my body when I'm running, protein doesn't break down fast enough.
an average day for me consist of:
breakfast:
2-8oz cups coffee with almond milk and trivia
Herbalife protein mix and formula 1, with half a banana and to ounces strawberries.
a morning snack:
a medium sized Apple
lunch: 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of roasted vegetables, 1 small Clementine
afternoon snack:
3 ounces of carrots, 3 ounces cucumber, 2 ounces Greek yogurt veggie dip
dinner: 4 ounces of roasted garlic mozzarella chicken sausage, with one cup vegetable medley.
net calories 1259
goal was 1300
leaving me with a deficit of 41

I also ran that day so I burn extra calories..
on average I eat 100 grams of protein per day.
not entirely sure how to get in more protein and less carbs.

ugh I'm just frustrated!!!!

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Your macros are fine. Proceed.

jtangcs

Considering you exercise/run, having a higher carb intake is fine. But I agree that you should increase your protein intake too. It'll help you feel fuller during the course of the day, since you're only at 1300 cals. Here are some suggestions of other foods that might be helpful during the day:

- A cup of Greek Yogurt as part of your breakfast, or snack - that has more protein compared to regular yogurt. (I know that you have the dip, but 100g of Greek Yogurt may get you further).
- Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Considering adding a hard/soft boiled egg to a salad.
- Fish -- I noticed that you're eating Chicken Breast, which is a great source of protein, but fish, such as Salmon, has even more protein. For dinner, consider adding poached Salmon to your list of foods.
- Beans/Bean products such as Tofu - they also pack some serious protein.

Hope that's helpful. Fish has been a staple in my diet for years and it's definitely helped.

ctpeace

don't take too much stock in what "the girl running the weightloss challenge" said. You know what you need to do it seems, so do it. If you have terrible results, then I'd understand frustration and suggest adjustment.

BeachIron

You seem to be doing just fine there. Is there a problem other than some random person criticizing you?

And no, your diet should not consist of "mainly" any one macronutrient.

IMHO, one of the hardest things to do in the beginning is to turn off the well intentioned and their ludicrous ideas. Research exercise and nutrition programs, ask for advice, think critically about all information, and then make a decision. Once you've made that decision though, stick with it. I'm not saying don't be willing to listen to new information when it comes, but definitely stop listening to old information in re-hashed form. Low carb and/or low fat are not good ways to go, particularly for a runner.

LeeshLove

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

metacognition

Why would you want to eat 40% protein as a runner?

I lift weights and 1 gram protein per lb of body weight is pretty sufficient for muscle growth.

Ignore your friend. Who wants to get lectured anyway?

AllonsYtotheTardis

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

I would nod my head and smile and say 'thanks for the advice', and then refuse to let her see your diary. She has no idea what you're eating unless you tell her.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

I would nod my head and smile and say 'thanks for the advice', and then refuse to let her see your diary. She has no idea what you're eating unless you tell her.

This is what I'd do too.

BeachIron

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

I would nod my head and smile and say 'thanks for the advice', and then refuse to let her see your diary. She has no idea what you're eating unless you tell her.

This is what I'd do too.

I'd be inclined to be a tad less politic, which is why you should listen to the rather intelligent (and might I add lovely) women above.

Robin_Anne

What about adding in green veggies that have protein and carbs? Kale, romaine lettuce and broccoli all have both. Maybe google "high protein vegetables." Or don't beans have both as well? Maybe add in some hummus with the carrots that you eat for your afternoon snack....

CORRECTION: didn't read your original post correctly. Sorry. You're looking for less carbs, not more.

ldrosophila

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

I would nod my head and smile and say 'thanks for the advice', and then refuse to let her see your diary. She has no idea what you're eating unless you tell her.

This is what I'd do too.

I'm a pretty passive agressive person, so I'd let her see my diary and then spit and cough when she saw I average a 40% fat intake and then laugh to myself when I lost another 5lbs.

3dogsrunning

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

I would nod my head and smile and say 'thanks for the advice', and then refuse to let her see your diary. She has no idea what you're eating unless you tell her.

This is what I'd do too.

Me too. You'll drive yourself crazy following "advice" from everyone who decides to share it.

Just a side note, my macros are set around 40% carbs; 30% protein; 30% fat and I've trained up to a half marathon no issue.

AllonsYtotheTardis

I guess I forgot to mention that I was lectured by her today. according to her viewpoint I should be in taking 40 percent protein and 28 percent carbs. did I mention how I hate to be lectured by people. I don't mind some friendly advice but, if I'm going to do things her way ... I think I need more than 1300 calories per day.
I don't mind trying to increase my protein a little bit, but there no way it's going to be 40 percent of my diet. not without increasing my calorie intake.

I would nod my head and smile and say 'thanks for the advice', and then refuse to let her see your diary. She has no idea what you're eating unless you tell her.

This is what I'd do too.

I'd be inclined to be a tad less politic, which is why you should listen to the rather intelligent (and might I add lovely) women above.

Well, I would start with that. If I was pushed too far, the next response would be "**** off"