We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Hi. im new to this. any tips would be great. heres why.
mtg81
Posts: 18 Member
Hi everyone.
My name is Mark. I have stopped eating meat, not because of the taste. (meat is delicious) Not because nutrition. (I actually think i would stay just as or more healthy if i ate meat) The reason why is I started seeing the world differently. My wife calls me a hippy. (spiritual hippy) lol. I just think animals are very aware of their lives. They love, feel show emotion, and know what is going on. They are conscious like us.(atleast i think so) quick example. if you saw blackfish. when the baby is taken from the mom at sea world and she screams and calls for it. that kills me. I went from a low carb primal caveman who lost 100 pounds on low carb to almost vegan now.
Ok im getting carried away, enough.
what i would really like is some tips. how much protein i really need. protein/carb/fat ration.
any tips for a person who sees all this info and doesnt know if he is doing it right.
thanks in advance
Mark
p.s. friend are all ways welcome
My name is Mark. I have stopped eating meat, not because of the taste. (meat is delicious) Not because nutrition. (I actually think i would stay just as or more healthy if i ate meat) The reason why is I started seeing the world differently. My wife calls me a hippy. (spiritual hippy) lol. I just think animals are very aware of their lives. They love, feel show emotion, and know what is going on. They are conscious like us.(atleast i think so) quick example. if you saw blackfish. when the baby is taken from the mom at sea world and she screams and calls for it. that kills me. I went from a low carb primal caveman who lost 100 pounds on low carb to almost vegan now.
Ok im getting carried away, enough.
what i would really like is some tips. how much protein i really need. protein/carb/fat ration.
any tips for a person who sees all this info and doesnt know if he is doing it right.
thanks in advance
Mark
p.s. friend are all ways welcome
0
Replies
-
Hi Mark,
I follow the Institute of Medicine's guidelines for my macros since the IOM is part of the National Academy of Science. The IOM recommends 45 to 65% Carbs, 20 to 35% Fat, and 10 to 35% Protein. As you can see, the macro ranges are quite large. You definitely want to ensure you get sufficient protein, but personal preference and how you feel seems to be a good guideline.
55% Carbs, 30% Fat, and 15% Protein has worked very well for me. When my carb intake dips below 50%, my energy level drops and I'm less active. Not good.
Good luck!0 -
Ok. That's about where I'm at. Thanks0
This discussion has been closed.