Where should I be getting most of my calories?

carashirley
carashirley Posts: 169 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi all! I have focusing on a low calorie diet. I try to eat mostly fruits and vegetables. I go to the gym 5-6 times a week for approx 30 minutes & am always under my 1500 caloris goal. I've noticied that my sodium intake is a little high, and I can correct that. But what I'm really concerned about is over 50% of my calories are coming from carbs, with about 25% each from protein & fat. Should I be trying to lower my carb intake too and get most of my calories from another source or is my current diet ok (minus the high sodium)? I have lost 11lbs in about 25 days, and don't have the issue of feeling sluggish. I just wanna know if I'm "doing it right!"? TIA!!!

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  • howardheilweil
    howardheilweil Posts: 604 Member
    You will likely get 100s of opinions as to the carb/protein/fat split. At the end of the day, this is working for you. If you are doing a lot of strength training, you might consider increasing your protein, but otherwise, keep doing what works. Good luck!
  • timbrom
    timbrom Posts: 303 Member
    You will likely get 100s of opinions as to the carb/protein/fat split. At the end of the day, this is working for you. If you are doing a lot of strength training, you might consider increasing your protein, but otherwise, keep doing what works. Good luck!

    ^ That ^

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    You will likely get 100s of opinions as to the carb/protein/fat split. At the end of the day, this is working for you. If you are doing a lot of strength training, you might consider increasing your protein, but otherwise, keep doing what works. Good luck!

    ^ That ^

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
    I'll agree with this!
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    In your mouth, using food.

    Really, it depends on whether or not you have allergies, what your goal is for asthetics, is what you're doing working for you? If you are reaching your activity goals and your weight loss goals, then why change?

    There is no right or wrong general answer, only what works for you.

    I try to go for high protein, I struggle to get what I want to get to, but that's doesn't have to be your goal.
  • Timmmy40
    Timmmy40 Posts: 152 Member
    Agreed, If it ain't broke don't fix it!!
  • ercarroll311
    ercarroll311 Posts: 295 Member
    50/25/25 isn't bad at all! You need carbs, don't let that low carb junk fool you. Your protein depends on your workout routine, so if you're doing heavy lifting, i would say to maybe go 30 protein/20 fat. Just make sure you're eating quality food and you'll do great! You'll know what works for you.
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    If you mess with your macro goals on this site, be careful. I was fiddling with them and somehow ended up glitching the system where it told me I needed to eat 200g carbs/80g fat/160g protein on a 1400 calorie allotment. :huh:
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    I personally go with more protein and fat than carbs, but that's only because I feel more full/satisfied on protein and fat. If it's working for you and you're not feeling hungry, then don't worry.
  • mrmagee3
    mrmagee3 Posts: 518 Member
    50/25/25 isn't bad at all! You need carbs, don't let that low carb junk fool you. Your protein depends on your workout routine, so if you're doing heavy lifting, i would say to maybe go 30 protein/20 fat. Just make sure you're eating quality food and you'll do great! You'll know what works for you.

    Physiologically speaking, you don't actually need carbs, but that point is neither here nor there in the context of this post.

    If what is working for the OP is achieving her goals (and it looks like it is, from her post), there's no real need to change it. Pay attention to ensure that you're getting all the essential micronutrients (iron, vitamins, etc.), though you likely are. Keep on going with what you're doing as long as it continues to work for you -- if it stops working, then consider the things you might want to tweak.

    Resist the urge to tinker if stuff is working. :)
  • carashirley
    carashirley Posts: 169 Member
    Thanks for all the replies!! Currently I am just doing C25K 3 days a week and the eliptical 3 days a week. But starting next week I will be doing strength training 3 days a week instead of the eliptical because I joined a 6 week boot camp class. Might up my protein a bit then!

    For now though I'll keep it like I got it! Thanks again!!!
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    If what you are doing is working for you, I would leave it alone. I have been on a plant based (vegan) diet since I started losing weight, and the biggest majority of my calories come from carbs. They are carbs from whole food, fruits and veggies, etc. But it has not slowed my weight loss at all apparently!
  • bannedword
    bannedword Posts: 299 Member
    Food.
  • carashirley
    carashirley Posts: 169 Member
    Food.

    Hey! Thanks for the answer! You have solved my problem! I had no idea I should be getting my calories from food!!!!

    :noway:

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