Carb protein fat question.

That looks fine, keep in mind, that people have different body types, and use energy differently. Big power lifters compared to those s crony marathon runners. If that doesn't work, tweak it, the thing is to "learn" what works for you.

Fat is way too low! Fat is essential for a pretty body (skin, hair, nails), a functioning brain, fighting depression, and it keeps you full even longer than protein does. A calorie-controlled but high-fat diet is really good for lasting weight loss, actually.

I like carbs, so my goals are 50/25/25 (c/p/f), but I'm sure you could do 50/25/25 as p/c/f if you want.

Hmm, I think so, I have mine set at 50/35/15, I keep a spread sheet(on everything dissecting my work outs as well as my diet). I've done a lot of research over the years on diets and exercise and I tweaked MFP to what I want. Below my tables I've included some sources I use for research.

It's your body, do what you want, you can always tweak it. Give it about 7 to 10 days and if it's not working out for you, give some fine tuning.

I already know in about 3 to 4 weeks I am going to tweak the carbo levels. I'm planning on changing my workout a little by then, so I'll need a little bit more fuel. (Lifting heaver weights). Right now because of an on going medical injury I had to cut back on the workouts. So I don't need as much fuel(carbo's) right now. I also can't workout as hard or as long as I would like, so I'm on maintain mode.

Having a sucessful and benificial health regiem is a work iin progress, always tweaking and fine tuning. What you are doing today, should not be the same you are doing three to four months from now. You should of moved on and refined your diet and workouts.

The target settings as of May 13 2011 that were set by MFP.
Calories Protein Carbs Fat Cholester Sugar
1600 60 G 220 G 53 G 300 MG 30 G
15% 55% 30%


My Averages as of May 13 2011 these are averages starting on 3/23/11.
Calories Protein Carbs Fat Cholester Sugar
91162 11078 7068 2227 18389 4457
/52 /52 /52 /52 /52 /52
1664 201 G 129 G 40 G 333 81

I changed the target settings on May 14 2011 closer to the avg's.
Calories Protein Carbs Fat Cholester Sugar
1600 200 G 140 G 27 G 300 G 40 G
50% 35% 15%


I’d recommend start to read or research whatever you want to call it. You don’t have to be an expert on the matter, but you will get to know a lot about food and nutrition and exercise.

A link about nutrition
http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/lowcarb.htm

A link about dieting
http://exercise.about.com/sitesearch.htm?q=What+is+a+proper+diet?&SUName=exercise

Another link about nutrition
http://exercise.about.com/od/nutrition/Nutrition.htm

I use About.com a lot for research.

You can do it, just stay with it. Even when you get frustrated.

Unfortunately this isn’t my first construction project, you can read my bio if you want the behind the curtain story……or not. That’s up to you, I know where I’ve been and I know where I’m going!

Just trying to share some of the knowledge I’ve learned over the years.

Good luck in reaching your goals!

Dustin