Lowering carbs, adding proteins..

LifeLight91
LifeLight91 Posts: 12
in Food and Nutrition
I have been MFP for about 10 days now and in all my logs I am overdoing my carbs and underdoing my proteins.

Nay suggestions on how to reduce carbs and increase protein intake?

Thanks!!

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  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    Do you eat eggs? I find that they are great for loading up on protein but not carbs!
  • LifeLight91
    LifeLight91 Posts: 12
    Oh yeah... I completely forgot about eggs! lol. Definitely gonna add that to my diet.
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    Changing to the same is what gave me success in my weight loss, along with strength training. I set my macros to 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% healthy fats.

    I cut out almost all bread and reduced the amount of pasta rice and potatoes. I increased my protein by eating more cooked meats and greek yoghurt. I also used protein bars on days that my protein was low if I had enough cals left over.

    Good luck
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Less bread and more tuna?

    I know people witter on about mercury in tuna but it's a staple for me, can't live without it ... spice it up and enjoy ...

    Eggs are good too, great filling food.

    Mmmmm, spicy scrambled egg, tuna and cheese ... I'm hungry now ... :)

    I used to be a carb monster but I find I can moderate more with less cravings if I cut back on the more refined stuff, good luck!
  • xkimberlee007
    xkimberlee007 Posts: 44 Member
    Make lettuce wraps with deli meats or tuna instead of bread
    Or I use one piece of bread instead of two
    Some Good sources of protein are tuna,eggs,plain Greek yogurt,nuts,tofu,shrimp,crab, all meat(obviously!)
    I also cut out all rice,pasta and most potatoes because that's what works for me
  • faithfirst
    faithfirst Posts: 138 Member
    Kale is a good source of protein as well.... beans as well just watch the fat content
  • LifeLight91
    LifeLight91 Posts: 12
    Sounds good. Thanks for the ideas guys!

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