Low carb- more protein...help

Peanut Butter is great along with oils, like Flax seed oil, olive oil, etc...Good fats! Fat has 9 cal per gram as opposed to carbs and protein which has 4 cal per gram

If you are feeling satisfied, then I would stick with what you are doing. I didn't read through all the comments, so I am not sure if you went into more detail about your exact macros your are trying to achieve. I do think that when a lot of people see the words low-carb/Atkins, it automatically denotes a picture of bacon galore and drooling over pictures of bread. I consider myself a low-carb eater, but I don't eat bacon!

It is the source of your carbs that are most important. If you are getting your carbs from mostly veggies then don't worry about it! If you are satisfied with the way you are eating, and you are inching toward your physique goals, have energy to get through your day, your cravings are at bay, and you are not starving hungry between meals I think you are good to go! If you any of these things start to get out of balance, then up your protein and veggies a bit. If that doesn't work, add a bit of healthy fat like olive oils, coconut oil, avocado, grass-fed butter or ghee. If that doesn't work, add a bit of brown rice, oats, or quinoa to one of your meals. It can be some trial and error to see what works for you. We are all different, and we all will react to different "healthy" foods.

When I eat like this, I feel amazing, like I do now. Unfortunately I revert back to old patterns too often and don't maintain my progress! I am not tracking everything in MFP, but I am playing around with different macro levels to see where I am comfortable. And, have options for adjustments when my hunger, energy, and cravings begin to become unbalanced.

It is good that you are doing cardio, but keep it moderate. For weight training lifting lift heavy! It will do your body good. There are a lot of great women centered fitness blogs that freely give beginner-advanced workouts. Check out Nia Shanks (Lift like a Girl), Jill Coleman (JillFit), Lori Harder, Jen Sinkler. These are the main women I have been connecting with over the last several months. Yes, they all have stuff to buy, and they also have a ton of free stuff on nutrition and weight training. I check in with at least one of their social media outlets daily for advice and inspiration. These are some truly seriously fit women, at first I was intimidated and comparing, but now I find them so inspirational and uplifting. My goal is not to be like them, my goal is to learn from them and be the best me I can be.

Good luck on your journey!!!

why not add more veggies?

the carb count in veggies are not all out crazy, and you may find that you'll appreciate more variety than just meat and eggs for a long-haul meal plan.

I never have a problem getting more than enough calories - but, I don't like to count them daily. It's more to keep making positive choices. Keep your sugar intake low, and the starches, low. Other than that - enjoy a varied diet.

Pay attention to what your body likes, or what causes you difficulties with either digestion, or bloating. - other than that - the daily ritual of eating should be enjoyable (in a healthy way).

Just want to throw in there... you don't have to close out /complete your food diary every day. Nothing magical happens when you press the "complete this entry" button. Just track your food and stay within whatever goal you wish. When you start feeling a lot of fatigue and brain fog and your hair and nails get brittle, you can bring your calories back up to where it should be long-term and MFP will let you complete your diary.