Can I see pics/hear from people with low protein/high fat/who don't control their macros?

Verity1111
Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
in Success Stories
So, I am giving up for now on trying to hit my protein goal. I seem to always end up at Protein 20-25% Fat 30-40% and Carbohydrates 30-40%. If you have similar macros or if you do not watch yours, can I please see your before and after or hear your story? :) I'm scared I will end up with a giant skin flap...or die.... lol if I don't have a high protein diet lol maybe I'm being extreme, but people push it so often.. I'd just like to hear other stores.

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  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    I would keep trying. I never make it to my protein goals either, but being aware of it helps getting closer. Not getting enough protein means more of a risk of losing lean muscle, which is never a good thing.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    Since the US Government recommendation for proteins is from 10% - 35% of your diet, I don't consider your 20-25% low at all. I lost 75 pounds at 20% protein, with 30-40 min, strength training and 20-30 minutes cardio 3x a week. I started at 47 years old. It took me 14 months to lose 70 pounds. The rest came off gradually since hitting goal. Anyway, here is a belly pic (and keep in mind, you're younger than I am, so your skin will probably bounce back a bit better than mine.... (Excuse the huge picture, but the cropping made it really big. :frowning: ).

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    Hey! I still see muscles in those arms and the forming of abs :) Sounds good to me. Thank you!
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    edited October 2015
    vespiquenn wrote: »
    I would keep trying. I never make it to my protein goals either, but being aware of it helps getting closer. Not getting enough protein means more of a risk of losing lean muscle, which is never a good thing.

    I hear the recommended amount is as the above stated 10-30% so I'm hoping I won't waste away and lose all my muscle just by eating around 20-25%. I understand people say it is best to eat more, and I'm trying, but I am a vegetarian and it is not easy. lol I'd be living on beans and eggs and I just can't bring myself to do that right now. I have no money right now and when I do I will try to find a protein shake I can stomach or order some pb2, but I don't really like peanut butter either. We shall see. Until then, I just want to know it can be successful either way. :) Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one struggling.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    Well that's what I want to know ^ :) Will I be fit at all, or a big flabby mess lol ijs. Eventually, I may have to alter my macros, but not until I'm closer to goal, I am hoping. I have 60-70lbs to lose.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    edited October 2015
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    PS - a lot of people recommend between .7 and .8g of protein per pound body weight. I'm not sure how much you weigh, but you could see if this number makes a difference. Also, I generally think most people who are in weight loss mode should try for at least 100g just on general principle. the fact that a lot of people find protein helps keep them from being hungry is a bonus to that. :)

    I read the actually fda recommendation is .8 per kg which is a big difference! I think I might eventually aim in the middle since there is so much controversy. I think for now I will focus on hitting calories and not even worry until I lose at least 20-30lbs (about 1/3 or 1/2 way to my goal). I still like to know about success stories though so I hope more people respond here. :)
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    PS - a lot of people recommend between .7 and .8g of protein per pound body weight. I'm not sure how much you weigh, but you could see if this number makes a difference. Also, I generally think most people who are in weight loss mode should try for at least 100g just on general principle. the fact that a lot of people find protein helps keep them from being hungry is a bonus to that. :)

    It should be calculated on LBM, but that tends to confuse people. The best and easiest calculation I've seen is .6-.8g per pound at goal weight.
  • melduf
    melduf Posts: 468 Member
    I aim for 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat and it has worked just fine for me. I've been following those macros for a year now and I have lost 50 lbs. Feel free to friend me if you would like to see my diary (don't mind the weekends, those tend to be unruly)
  • talismanicmagic
    talismanicmagic Posts: 36 Member
    Verity1111 wrote: »
    vespiquenn wrote: »
    I would keep trying. I never make it to my protein goals either, but being aware of it helps getting closer. Not getting enough protein means more of a risk of losing lean muscle, which is never a good thing.

    I hear the recommended amount is as the above stated 10-30% so I'm hoping I won't waste away and lose all my muscle just by eating around 20-25%. I understand people say it is best to eat more, and I'm trying, but I am a vegetarian and it is not easy. lol I'd be living on beans and eggs and I just can't bring myself to do that right now. I have no money right now and when I do I will try to find a protein shake I can stomach or order some pb2, but I don't really like peanut butter either. We shall see. Until then, I just want to know it can be successful either way. :) Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one struggling.

    I'm also a vegetarian, have been all my life...a few years ago, i thought I'd try protein shakes, they just made me feel sick and gave me terrible cramps! Talked to my doctor and she said not to worry about forcing the extra protein, if I was hitting about 20% that was fine for me.
    I go through moments of trying to get more protein into me, but I just end up feeling sick.
    I have eggs for breakfast every day and beans or lentils a few times a week.
    Hit me up with a friend request if you'd like to see my diary, I'm just new to MFP, but we can be veggie buddies
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    auddii wrote: »
    HappyCampr1 wrote: »
    PS - a lot of people recommend between .7 and .8g of protein per pound body weight. I'm not sure how much you weigh, but you could see if this number makes a difference. Also, I generally think most people who are in weight loss mode should try for at least 100g just on general principle. the fact that a lot of people find protein helps keep them from being hungry is a bonus to that. :)

    It should be calculated on LBM, but that tends to confuse people. The best and easiest calculation I've seen is .6-.8g per pound at goal weight.

    this is what I thought. But then I was told otherwise. I think Ill stick to my goal weight idea lol. Between 102 and 116g of protein per day is much easier. :) That's doing .8 per pound at a goal between 127 and 145.
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    melduf wrote: »
    I aim for 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat and it has worked just fine for me. I've been following those macros for a year now and I have lost 50 lbs. Feel free to friend me if you would like to see my diary (don't mind the weekends, those tend to be unruly)

    I had unruly weeks lol so unruly days I wont mind ;)

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