High carb
madmaddox719
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I've just started IIFYM and have a good amount of carbs left but am okay on my fat and protein. What can I eat, I know going over on fat/protein doesn't matter much but if rather not by too much
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Interesting.
People don't usually have a hard timing find ways of adding carbs to their diets. Perhaps some potatoes? They microwave nicely. I also enjoy oatmeal.
Just out of curiosity, what are your daily macro targets (in grams)?
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bread. crackers. pasta. etc. anything low in fat if you are already meeting your fat macro.0
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Nutritious, high fiber items are your best bet. A variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other high fiber foods like legumes and potatoes.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/40-high-fiber-foods-you-must-try.html0 -
CEREAL, and the extra protein isn't a bad thing (from the low fat/no fat milk)
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if you need more carbs i would stick to cold rice or potatoes to add some resistance starches to your diet for digestion. here is a link if you aren't familiar with them
http://authoritynutrition.com/resistant-starch-101/0 -
can you really eat to much fat or protein if your under your goal calories??? Curious0
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Sure, if it means you aren't getting enough carbs. It's a game of give and take... That being said, most macro calculations are set to reach optimal proteins and fats and fill in the rest with carbs.Michael190lbs wrote: »can you really eat to much fat or protein if your under your goal calories??? Curious
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I don't usually I've just somehow managed to eat under today normally I'm fine and as I'm 90g under I feel okay to eat moreInteresting.
People don't usually have a hard timing find ways of adding carbs to their diets. Perhaps some potatoes? They microwave nicely. I also enjoy oatmeal.
Just out of curiosity, what are your daily macro targets (in grams)?
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Unless you are 100 lbs. soaking wet, you are undereating dietary fat, which could present a whole host of long-term health issues, notably those dealing with hormones and reproduction.0
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I weight 112lbs whilst it's recommend I get 50, and most days I get around the 45 mark and go over, I feel best currently eating 41Unless you are 100 lbs. soaking wet, you are undereating dietary fat, which could present a whole host of long-term health issues, notably those dealing with hormones and reproduction.
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madmaddox719 wrote: »I've just started IIFYM and have a good amount of carbs left but am okay on my fat and protein. What can I eat, I know going over on fat/protein doesn't matter much but if rather not by too much
Probably because you are satisfied with protein and fat why would you want to bloat youself with carbs?0 -
madmaddox719 wrote: »
I weight 112lbs whilst it's recommend I get 50, and most days I get around the 45 mark and go over, I feel best currently eating 41Unless you are 100 lbs. soaking wet, you are undereating dietary fat, which could present a whole host of long-term health issues, notably those dealing with hormones and reproduction.
I doubt you would notice the difference (on a sensatory level) from a variation of 9 grams.
My point is that for optimal long term hormonal and reproductive health, you should probably be consuming a bare minimum of 0.40-0.45 grams of dietary fat per 1 lb. of bodyweight... or more if preferred to meet your calorie goal.
Not a big deal, just a point worth noting for others.0 -
I don't want to bloat myself, but I'm trying to maintain muscle mass whilst doing minimum training with exams on. I'm a fair way below my calories and have only eaten half my allowance for calories. Also I don't feel near satisfiedmadmaddox719 wrote: »I've just started IIFYM and have a good amount of carbs left but am okay on my fat and protein. What can I eat, I know going over on fat/protein doesn't matter much but if rather not by too much
Probably because you are satisfied with protein and fat why would you want to bloat youself with carbs?
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Half allowance for carbs not calories0
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madmaddox719 wrote: »
I weight 112lbs whilst it's recommend I get 50, and most days I get around the 45 mark and go over, I feel best currently eating 41Unless you are 100 lbs. soaking wet, you are undereating dietary fat, which could present a whole host of long-term health issues, notably those dealing with hormones and reproduction.
I doubt you would notice the difference (on a sensatory level) from a variation of 9 grams.
My point is that for optimal long term hormonal and reproductive health, you should probably be consuming a bare minimum of 0.40-0.45 grams of dietary fat per 1 lb. of bodyweight... or more if preferred to meet your calorie goal.
Not a big deal, just a point worth noting for others.
As I said I'm new to this further on in my training this will be a great reference I'm sure but right now this works for me. Thanks for this info for the future though0 -
I would suggest eating bagels, rice, pasta, vegetables, etc...
my diary is open..0 -
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Interesting.
People don't usually have a hard timing find ways of adding carbs to their diets. Perhaps some potatoes? They microwave nicely. I also enjoy oatmeal.
Just out of curiosity, what are your daily macro targets (in grams)?
I actually struggle some days with adding carbs WITHOUT exceeding calories. Therefore, vegetables are my friend.0 -
madmaddox719 wrote: »madmaddox719 wrote: »
I weight 112lbs whilst it's recommend I get 50, and most days I get around the 45 mark and go over, I feel best currently eating 41Unless you are 100 lbs. soaking wet, you are undereating dietary fat, which could present a whole host of long-term health issues, notably those dealing with hormones and reproduction.
I doubt you would notice the difference (on a sensatory level) from a variation of 9 grams.
My point is that for optimal long term hormonal and reproductive health, you should probably be consuming a bare minimum of 0.40-0.45 grams of dietary fat per 1 lb. of bodyweight... or more if preferred to meet your calorie goal.
Not a big deal, just a point worth noting for others.
As I said I'm new to this further on in my training this will be a great reference I'm sure but right now this works for me. Thanks for this info for the future though
A bagel with butter or peanut butter will give you a skosh more fat and some more filling carbs.
A potato is also a really satisfying source of carbs and also lots of micronutrients. Add a pat of butter or some greek yogurt for a bit of healthy fat and protein.0
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