Carbs Fats and Protein

Just looked at your food diary and I think your ratio of carbs/fat/protein is what's causing you to not meet your daily allotment. I do a 40carbs/20 fat/40 protein mix . My ratios were given to me by my trainer/nutritionist for optimal fat loss and muscle retention.

I'm a little confused. If you want to be eating more carbs, just eat carbs and less protein...?
If you want carbs without eating those specific things, what about sweet potatoes, potatoes, and other starchy vegetables?
Fruits have tons of carbs (though a lot of that is sugar).

I personally ignore some of the suggestions they give on MFP, since I am also on a low-carb, high-protein diet.
A lot of trainers even tell you to eat a gram of protein for each lb of body weight.
But I still eat oatmeal with protein powder. Almost everyday for breakfast.

But in the end, you know the most about your body. If you need some carbs, have some carbs. Just don't overdo it!
Good luck, you can do it!

Here is a calculator that will show you what the numbers should be specific to your weight, sex, age, etc. Eating too much protein isn't really a bad thing. However, eating too many carbs can really make it hard to lose weigh. I lowered my carbs below the suggested amount. My doctor told me what I should have them set at in order to lose weight. I have my carbs set at 140.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_calculator.htm

Carbs have gotten a very unfair bad rep in this country, mostly because of trendy diets designed to sell books and products. Carbs are a key part of a balanced diet. In fact, your body requires carbs to process protein.

Rather than give up carbs, try eating differently. Switch over any processed breads, rices pastas etc to whole grain products; and minimize, if not elimnate processed sugars. Read the labels carefully; whole wheat flour is not the same a wheat flour, which is just white flour. Pay attention to portion size and calories. Whole grains are a good source of protein, fiber, as well as carbs. They fill you faster and keep you fuller longer than their white counterparts.

Pair a carb and a protein together when ever possible. That way you'll your energy levels will rise quickly from the carb, and then the protein comes behind it to sustain you. If you just eat carbs alone, they will drop you fairly quickly, making you crave more.

Focus on eating foods low in fat, and when possible, cook with olive or cannola oil. Foods that are high in proteins are often also high in fat,, which you don't want. Whole grains and beans can complement other more complete meat proteins. Chicken and Fish are lower in fat than most other meats, and should be the staple proteins in a balanced diet.

Fill up your plate with green vegetables, and a serving or 2 of yellow ones. Enjoy a serving of fruit when you need a pick me up or as a little sweet dessert. Try to have have both some carbs and protein at each meal. Drinks lots of water and exercise 4 or 5 day a week.

Eating a good balanced diet will not only help you get the weight off and keep it off; but keep it off and avoid all sorts of problems later in life. Depriving yourself of a food group or balanced diet will only encouage a yo yo affect in your weight. I learned that too late in life.

Good luck! Nancy