30% carbs - 40% protein - 30% fat

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  • kirstytwin2
    kirstytwin2 Posts: 1 Member
    fitbethlin wrote: »
    What vanilla protein powder? I can't find any that will fit that macro list. All the trainer recommendations are chocolate, which I despise (I know, I know, I'm insane). Eggs put me over the fats really really fast.

    Have egg whites instead of whole eggs.. it's the yolk that makes them high in fat and too many is yolks are bad for you so if you have 3 take 2 out or all of them, eggs are a great source of protein! and whey protein isolate is a low carb protein powder great for after a workout as it's easily and faster absorbed by the body and doesn't have a thick consistency.. whey protein is slow digesting l..although expensive I find the usn brands are nice
  • fitbethlin
    fitbethlin Posts: 162 Member
    @Christine_72 I got the vanilla for a first run. It seems sweet enough without being overly sweet. I made it through the week without ever having a day that perfectly fit the macro split, but it was a good start. Next week, I have a plan that will get me closer. I definitely still go to bed hungry and wake up hungry, but I only had one day where I caved and ate a bowl of buttered popcorn to satisfy my tastebuds and my stomach. ;)

    I am going to order the cookies and cream or salted caramel next! They both sound outstanding.
  • fitbethlin
    fitbethlin Posts: 162 Member
    @Kirstytwin2 THanks for the recommendation on whey protein isolate and the explanation! Myprotein has a whey protein and a whey protein isolate, so I'll try the isolate next time. I still need to work out the best way to stay full from meal to meal, so I think the isolate after a workout and the why protein if I'm trying to make it between whole food meals. Great info!!
  • katy_2810
    katy_2810 Posts: 15 Member
    I have recently gotten a programme from a new trainer at my local gym and she has given me a lower carb, higher protein, higher fat diet with 1900 calories to play with each day.
    35% protein, 35% fat and 30% carbs.

    I have just read a Women's health magazine (UK) and the recommendation there is to have 1.2g protein for every pound of body weight. My point being is that everyone has different recommendations and you have to do what suits you. When I started, I did 1400 calories a day on average and didn't track macros...just aimed to cut out "the crap". I still had white bread and regular potato because in terms of sustainability, I am always going to eat those at some point in life. I wouldn't be too strict on yourself as you will only stick at it for a few weeks then gradually you will revert to old habits.

    Also, are you training or is this just a nutritional change? If you are training, you need to try and have more fuel for your body :)

    Hope this helps!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    40% is excessive unless you're competing.
  • RosieS_1980
    RosieS_1980 Posts: 61 Member
    Myprotein do a range of powders and snacks for women. They also sell sample boxes and packs to try and do loads of flavours, not just chocolate :)
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    OP usually when people are following specific macro % it's per day, not per meal. Did the trainer say you should hit that % every time you eat? If so they really should have given you a meal plan, because that would be super challenging.

    That is a crap ton of protein. Good luck, I could never get that much, and I have no idea why you would need to. Usually when people do lower carb, it's higher fat, not protein.
  • fitbethlin
    fitbethlin Posts: 162 Member
    Thanks for all the feedback on the splits themselves. I'm giving this a try to see if it's something I can live with right now, not married to the idea. I do want to give it a serious go and actually test it out rather than just saying that it's not realistic.

    The trainer is not a nutritional expert, which is becoming more and more apparent everytime I ask a question or when he reviews my food journal. I like the training set-up though, so I still feel like I'll stick it out with this program for a while, adjusting the nutrition as I see fit and relying on him and his team to get me through the workout component.

    I am not in training specifically for a competition or a race or anything. I have a short term goal about feeling confident in a bikini in Brazil by mid-May (so more muscle and less fat). My husband is working there until then and I also like to surprise him a bit with a firmer figure when I finally see him again in May. I also have a longer-term goal about hiking 14,000ft mountains faster and with less whining. Everyone is really nice about it, but I'm the slowest hiker in my group and that can limit the number of peaks I can bag this summer. (If you're too slow, you have to start hiking at like 3:30 in the morning in order to get to the peak and get down before the deadly lightning storms start. I really like sleeping, and I don't think anyone else wants to start at 3:30 when they hike fast enough to get it done by starting at 5am.)
  • JustTrackinIt
    JustTrackinIt Posts: 26 Member
    To hit higher protein levels without spending a fortune at the grocery store I would use a pre and post Iso-whey protein shake. That alone will hit you 50 grams of protein. You can buy a casein protein to take before dinner if you are calculating your protein for the day and running low. THat will digest while you sleep and be good. Skinless chicken breast is my go to when dieting and running 50% Protein, 30% Carb, 20% fat....I have found this macro level to give me the best fat loss on my diet. Some people can run what you are running or run 40/40/20. Depends on how your body is...
  • LucasWilland
    LucasWilland Posts: 68 Member
    Macronutrient percentages are just another stressor to add onto your life. You don't need them. Please do yourself a favor and ditch the trainer that says that you must have 30% carbs, 40% protein, and 30 fat. A far better idea is to set up the diet according to your personal preference, starting with protein at 0.8 to 1 gram per lb of bw, fat can be set to at least 0.4 grams per pound of bodyweight to ensure optimal hormonal health, and the rest of the calories can be divided according to your preference, depending on whether you favor fats or carbs more.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Is your trainer certified in nutrition and so what are you goals? Precise macros don't really have any bearing with the majority of the population..
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    my protein goal is 130g a day (+/-10g) - and my dairy is open if you want to take a look - it comes out to about 25% a day, but may give you some ideas - I rarely use powders or bars though
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