Protein

gc2052
gc2052 Posts: 183
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
When I use the recommended goals I have 1200 calories. 55% carbs, 15% protein and 30% fat. Protein seems low. Any thoughts.

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  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I'm guessing it's based on the government food recommendations. I find it far too low. Mine is 30 or 35%.
  • valleyp
    valleyp Posts: 49
    Yes, it very well could be too low, especially if you are trying to build any muscle tone. Personally, I find that 40% protein is much better for me. I am more satisfied and satiated longer and have much more energy to do intense workouts. If I were you, I would google a website that explains metabolic typing, take a test to see which type you are, follow those ratios and see what happens.
    p.s. If I eat as much as 55% carbs, I blow up like a hamster that was fed bread!:noway:
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Yes, it very well could be too low, especially if you are trying to build any muscle tone. Personally, I find that 40% protein is much better for me. I am more satisfied and satiated longer and have much more energy to do intense workouts. If I were you, I would google a website that explains metabolic typing, take a test to see which type you are, follow those ratios and see what happens.
    p.s. If I eat as much as 55% carbs, I blow up like a hamster that was fed bread!:noway:

    :laugh: Me, too! I never heard anyone put it that way, but that's pretty accurate!
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