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how much carb, protein and fat percentage

Boskind27
Boskind27 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi there

not sure what percentages I must put in? I want to eat a lower carb higher protein, but not the LCHF thing...

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    You don't have to do anything; if you want to lose weight, all you need is a calorie deficit. The MFP default is 50C, 20P, 30F? You can keep that. Or just go as low as you want - definition of low carb varies from person to person anyway. And instead of percentages, you should rather go for grams per body weight - at least 1 gram protein and fat per kilo of body weight at your ideal BMI is a good rule of thumb.
  • Boskind27
    Boskind27 Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you! all this banting and LCHF confused me so much.Appreciate the reply!
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Lots of people make good money on the confusion. Keep it simple, but be accurate and patient, and you'll be fine! B)
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