Frustrated with Carbs taking over my Protein intake! HELP!
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I just don't get this! Everyone says increase your protein to lose weight, but when I do, anything else I eat (fruit or veggies) the sugars over compensate my protein!!! I DON'T GET THIS! I can't live on eggs and chicken. . .ugh! I get physically ill on tuna, and not much of a fish person. I try to keep everything simple, but this carb thing is driving me crazy! whenever I look at my total daily intake percentages, I feel very discouraged!
Am I making this too hard?:sad: :explode:
Am I making this too hard?:sad: :explode:
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Can you re-state your issue?
What do you mean by your sugar is over compensating your protein?0 -
I am confused.0
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I feel your frustration!...I've been working with a nutrittionist and she directed me to healthylivinghowto.com
Its a great website with healthy recipies that you can tweek. One thing I learned that has been really great is ricing califlower...instead of eating say rice with chicken....grate a head of califlower and saute it with onion and mushrooms...and chicken and it taste great and fills you up like rice would.....don't give up...there are alternatives to the carbs that fill us up...and don't feel like you have to eat so much fruit....my nutritionist told me not too, because of the sugar...she said eat this order Protein, Veggies, and then Starch last....so that by the time you get the the carbs, you might be full. You should be eating lots and lots of veggies....good luck...and being on myfitnesspal.com says a lot, that you are on your way to healthy living and eating...so don't give up...happy healthy living!!....: )0 -
Do you mean you're struggling to reach your protein goal without exceeding sugar or carbs?0
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I have the same issue. What I do is try to eat equal amounts of carbs and proteins. You are going to have sugars in your fruit and veggies because they are the natural sugars being produced. Keep in mind that everyone's body and metabolic rate is different so what may work for one person may not work for another. Hope this helps0
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Eat beef.0
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I have that problem too. But I figure green vegatable carbs are ok even if i go over and I am losing weight so i guess that's the answer.0
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Eat lean beef and pork tenderloin unless your religion doesn't allow it. Both are rich in protein.0
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What does your daily food intake look like?? Add me if you want.
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I have no idea what this is even saying...0
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Eat beef.
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I have that problem too. But I figure green vegatable carbs are ok even if i go over and I am losing weight so i guess that's the answer.
You do? Would you mind sharing with the rest of us who are completely confused about the issue? Thanks! I'm completely lost as to the problem being addressed.0 -
I just don't get this! Everyone says increase your protein to lose weight, but when I do, anything else I eat (fruit or veggies) the sugars over compensate my protein!!! I DON'T GET THIS! I can't live on eggs and chicken. . .ugh! I get physically ill on tuna, and not much of a fish person. I try to keep everything simple, but this carb thing is driving me crazy! whenever I look at my total daily intake percentages, I feel very discouraged!
Am I making this too hard?:sad: :explode:
There are carbs and carbs: my wife is eating tons of fruits (about 10!) and vegs every day, eats very small portions of proteins and she is not storing any fat at all...as long as you eat fresh fruits & vegs, don't care too much. I hardly see how you could gain weight with apples, lemons and eggplants if you don't fry them
Of course industrial products or french bakery is certainly impacting our body fat differently....but every one knows those aliments are to be avoided. As we cook everything fresh, the only aliments I try to control for my carbs/glycemic levels are bread, pasta and potatoes...and I changed my fresh orange juice of the morning for a lemon juice. I also changed some other daily fruits (banana and orange) for daily vegs just to make sure, but I don't think it changes anything0 -
Eat more veggies and limit your fruit intake if you want to go low carb. Fruits are high on sugar - veggies are not.0
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I used to track my carbs religiously, but unless you are aiming to get into ketosis then going over your carb percentage by eating green leafy veggies shouldnt worry you at all. No one is going to get fat eating brocolli!
The carbs you should be making sure you watch out for is things like bread, pasta, potatoes etc etc, anything that can be white, even the brown and whole wheat versions should be monitored because too much of these will stall weight loss for most people.
Watch out for too much fruit consumption, as sugar (even natural) is bad if you are trying to lose weight, think of it as natures version of sweets or candy and reserve it for a treat or as a pudding if you are craving something sweet.0 -
Oh wow this is really helpful I am new to this as well and have had the same problem! I need to eat lots of veggies! Damn, I like a lot more fruits then I do veggies..0
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What she is saying is, her carb intake is higher than her protein intake. What I am going to say is so what? You don't need to consume large amounts of protein to lose weight. My carb to protein ratio is 2:1. That means for every two grams of carbs, I am around 1 gram of protein.
I have NO issues with dropping weight. Do what works for you and stop getting upset on what you "heard".0 -
I eat 0.8-0.0 grams protein per bodyweight or 1gram is ur slightly Low its fine relax0
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protein powder helps 0
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I will say as long as you are below your daily carb requirement and over on your daily protein reguirement , you should be okay . you might need to stay away from starchy and sweet fruits to reduce your carb intake0
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Not sure of the issue. MFP tracks all of your food %. I have to eat fewer carbs and more protein than recommended here on the advice of my doc. As far as carbs, I am fine with fruit and veggies but concentrated sweets and starches do me in. I use whey protein drinks and bars for breakfast and travel emergencies. Hope that helps.0
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Plan your meals, change what you don't like. Makes no sense to me when someone is upset with what they see, and complains to other people about wanting a change. If you don't want carbs then dont eat them, its not that hard. Carbs arent bad for you, eating over your calories is what makes people gain weight. If you think your carbs should be lower then your protien then by all means drop it, you see what you eat, so you know exactly what to drop to make yourself happy0
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Umm high-protein diets will not make you lose weight. Weight-loss is about caloric intake vs. output. It's not a simple matter of just eating less or eating more of a macronutrient than another. It's a fine balance.
First you should read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Here's what the macronutirents do for your body:
Carbs: 1st source of body energy; replenishes glycogen stores in muscle tissue.
Protein: 2nd source of body energy if sedentary (muscle gets converted into sugar for energy if carbs are too low and no exercise is being done); Muscle growth and repair... period.
Fats: 3rd source of body energy; least efficient conversion to sugar; Important for brain/nerve function.
This is why it is important to exercise (cardio AND weight training) while 'dieting'.
As for the OP, fruits are packed full of sugars. So are some veggies so you need to look them up. While it's great to eat them, if they blow out your macronutrient percentages then you need to consider cutting back. If you are needing more protein consider adding 1-2 whey protein shakes to your diet. But complex carbs are better for you anyway, so switch to more fiberous veggies instead of fruits.0 -
Oh wow this is really helpful I am new to this as well and have had the same problem! I need to eat lots of veggies! Damn, I like a lot more fruits then I do veggies..
Try making green smoothies, its when you make a normal smoothie but add lots of green leafy veg into it. They look a little weird (because most of the time they really are bright green) but adding even a little fruit in usually covers the taste of the veg. I used to make a kick *kitten* tropical smoothie with loads of spinach in and it just tasted like pineapple!
Apparently they are super good for you as well because to break down the cell walls in plants you would have to chew the plant matter for ages, but the blender does all the work for you when you make a smoothie, meaning you get all the planty-goodness you could want!
Theres loads of recipes online, hope that helps!0 -
I just don't get this! Everyone says increase your protein to lose weight, but when I do, anything else I eat (fruit or veggies) the sugars over compensate my protein!!! I DON'T GET THIS! I can't live on eggs and chicken. . .ugh! I get physically ill on tuna, and not much of a fish person. I try to keep everything simple, but this carb thing is driving me crazy! whenever I look at my total daily intake percentages, I feel very discouraged!
Am I making this too hard?:sad: :explode:
Eat more non starchy vegetables and less sugary fruits, and eat your protein little and often starting with breakfast: numerous vegetables have under 5g of carbs per 100g. There are plenty of sources of protein - reduced fat dairy, pork, beef, turkey, chicken, any fish, any other seafood, organ meats, eggs, protein powders, nuts, seeds ....
Learn some new fish recipes and keep trying different fish, they used to make me gag now I love fresh trout. I just made a lovely recipe with prawns, avocado and canned mackerel, wasn't like eating a lump of fish at all stuffed it into vegetables. You need the long chain omega-3s in oily fish for health and weight management and they also supply useful amounts of minerals which again you need if you are reducing carb rich foods like wholegrains, beans and lentils.
http://www.coffeeandvanilla.com/prawn-and-mackerel-stuffed-avocados/
Looking at your diary you are eating a lot of ready made/ processed foods, which are rich in fats and carbs more than protein (protein is the expensive part for the manufacturer), eating quite a bit of added sugar and sugary fruits. Make your own meals from plain meat or fish, bright and dark coloured vegetables especially anything green and berries. Apples, sweetcorn, bananas are some of the highest in sugar. You should be having nine servings a day, you aren't managing anywhere near that at present but filling up with wheat instead, most of which is heavily processed.0 -
Ok I find 120g carbs works for me. Looked at your diary... Your eating loads of sandwiches... And lot of smoothies. Even just taking the smoothie out some days you'd be spot on. The oats you had for breakfast would have had less carbs if you'd got plain and added a few berries.
Lower gi foods are any green vegetables. (you got green beans) cabbage, Brocolli, cauliflower is a good one. Generally I find anything that grows on top of the soil is good... Under the soil much more carbs. I eat tonnes of these vegetables and lots of salad! I eat very little fruit but if I do I go for any berries, melon or grapes. All lower carb!
Rating mostly from scratch makes the macros a lot easier to control. I normally always have carbs left over for a treat at the end of the day.
Protein wise any meat is pretty good, but chicken and tuna offer a lot of protein for very little calories.
Typical meals.
Breakfast... Omlette.. 3 eggs, peppers, tomatoes, onion, some sauce.
Lunch. Home made chicken and egg noodles soup. (chicken stock, chicken breast
.. Boil the breast for 20 mins... Get out and shred, put the chicken back in with some egg noodles, take of the heat, cool.. Add 3 eggs back to the heat gently for a minute or two.. Season add herbs if you like such as rosemary.. Tub up for lunches.
Soups are my secret weapon keep you full.
Snacks... Cheese string, nuts....
Dinner 200g lean meat with lots of green veggies. (seriously... Tonnes.)
Night Time snack home made popcorn, carby treat if you have the carbs left, hot chocolate with squirty cream. Could do oatmeal for breakfast. At work I often have fage Greek yogurt. Lots of protein, little calories and little carbs... Drizzle a little honey on... Sometimes add berries. I make pea and ham for lunches to, spicy lentil and chickpea soup, tuna salad, egg salad, marinaded pork chops with greens, Fritatta... The options are endless.
The key is to start cooking from scratch and start controlling the ingredients!
Zara
I did these 84lbs eating 1400-1500 but currently trying out 1700. X0 -
Apparently they are super good for you as well because to break down the cell walls in plants you would have to chew the plant matter for ages, but the blender does all the work for you when you make a smoothie, meaning you get all the planty-goodness you could want!
i dont think a blender breaks down cell walls, neither does chewing. i dont think a blender works on a microscopic level.0 -
You lost me on the 2nd part. Glycogen is depleted through exercise. So, explain to me how muscle gets converted to sugar if no exercise is involved?Protein: 2nd source of body energy if sedentary (muscle gets converted into sugar for energy if carbs are too low and no exercise is being done); Muscle growth and repair... period.0 -
OP's frustration is why beans and nuts are a pathetic source of protein.0
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I am confused. From your diary you are under your carbs. In fact you are usually under your calories. Your protein is at the MFP which is really low so I am a bit confused as to why it is so hard. Just pick food with a better protein per calorie if you need to get that up.0
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