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low carb

sandringham10
sandringham10 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I have just started the Atkins Low Carb diet. Can anyone tell me what i should set my protien and fats too.

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,588 MFP Moderator
    Atkins should give you a carb number to stay below, so set your carb percent in MFP so that you end up with that grams number. There are different recommendations for protein out there; 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or at least 50 grams for women is what I usually see. There is nothing wrong with eating more protein than that though. Fill in the rest with fats. Start logging, and see where you are happiest. If you are meeting your protein needs its ok to get the rest of you calories from fat or protein depending on the types of food you enjoy, so adjust those percentages to suit you.

  • sandringham10
    sandringham10 Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for the advice. have you had success with this diet.
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