High carb Low protein diet

_AshLynn · November 2017

Is there anyone else on a high carb low protein diet/lifestyle out there? I average about 70%carb 20%fat and 10%protein. I know there are several people out there that are opposite...but I was wondering if anyone else does well on this too here on mfp.

mmapags · November 2017

Protein is the fundamental building block of tissue. Skin, muscles, hair, nails, bone. It is an essential nutrient. Why would you want to eat low protein?

_AshLynn · November 2017

mmapags wrote: »

Protein is the fundamental building block of tissue. Skin, muscles, hair, nails, bone. It is an essential nutrient. Why would you want to eat low protein?

Not looking to debate. Just seeing if more people who look through forums eat like me.

Athena98501 · November 2017

mmapags asks a good question. How many grams of protein are you getting?

_AshLynn · November 2017

Athena98501 wrote: »

mmapags asks a good question. How many grams of protein are you getting?

Depends on the day. I don't have a set amount of calories or macros I aim for. I eat what I eat and I enjoy looking at different things like my nutrients on MFP which is why I track. Its a weird sense of fun haha.

Example the past 3 days: 40ish today, 50ish yesterday, 30ish 3 days ago.

But I'm happy eating this way and don't think it's for everyone. I'm just plant based and it comes out to be about 70/20/10

Athena98501 · November 2017

No one here it is trying to debate you, fyi. But maybe give this a look:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-protein-per-day#section2

Depending on your calorie goal, your fats could be a little low too. Do you like avocado?

Rocbola · November 2017

That's about the way i eat; feel free to friend me.

Also, I wouldn't call it a low protein diet, (unless you compare it to a standard American diet, which is very high in protein) i call it an adequate protein diet. 10% is way above the minimum recommendations.

kommodevaran · November 2017

Doesn't sound healthy, unless you're so active that fat and protein amounts to sufficient amounts - and it doesn't sound like it does in your case. Not debating, just a warning.

Christine_72 · November 2017

Rocbola wrote: »

That's about the way i eat; feel free to friend me.

Also, I wouldn't call it a low protein diet, (unless you compare it to a standard American diet, which is very high in protein) i call it an adequate protein diet. 10% is way above the minimum recommendations.

10% is way above the minimum? ? That would mean 37g of protein for me at my current deficit

which would be ridiculously low.

Protein and fat are essential macros, unlike carbs. Scraping by on the bare minimum just seems risky in so many ways.

nickssweetheart · November 2017

I get about 60-70 grams of protein per day, which is relatively low based on my carb intake which is usually about 200-250 grams per day. I eat a primarily whole foods, vegan diet. I do make sure to hit my protein target daily, though.

stevencloser · November 2017

Rocbola wrote: »

That's about the way i eat; feel free to friend me.

Also, I wouldn't call it a low protein diet, (unless you compare it to a standard American diet, which is very high in protein) i call it an adequate protein diet. 10% is way above the minimum recommendations.

The Minimum recommendations are 0.83 Grams per kg of bodyweight. For most people that is Not Met by 10% of their calories, Especially Not when eating at a deficit.

lemurcat12 · November 2017

Yeah, it's why percentage is a terrible way to judge needs. 10% is great for the average competitive marathon runner, as it amounts to a quite reasonable percentage. It's awful for someone doing a 1200 cal diet. The average American eats only about 15-20%, but I'd agree that's high given the crazy calories the average American eats. It's not high for a person at a deficit (might be adequate, might not, depending on total calories and goals).

OP, there are some plant-based groups here and many plant-based posters. Many of them eat more protein and fat than you do, but you might find searching the groups useful.

VintageFeline · November 2017

10% of 2000 calories is 200 calories of protein. Now I know OP is vegan but just for reference 200 calories of lean chicken breast is 44g. And that's protein dense. Not that I'm against carbs, I'd probably pretty happily eat a very carb heavy diet if it wasn't in total opposition to my body composition and healthy into old age goals.

HealthyforHenry · November 2017

I am also plant based and I eat roughly those macros, usually closer to 80-10-10. And I've been successful with it and feel great. I eat until I'm full and don't really calorie count. I use MFP to track macros more than calories. People are weirdly obsessed with protein.

deannalfisher · November 2017

because your body NEEDS protein for daily functions - its a required macro for a reason

dwilliamca · November 2017

Being aware of the reason we need protein is not an obsession, it is science based nutrition. Look it up.

aeloine · November 2017

I'm going to be honest, that's pretty close to my breakdown. I've made a conscious decision to up it over the last couple of months, but I'm usually 15-20%, with some days coming in at less than 10%. OP, are you actually vegan, or just don't like meat as much?

_AshLynn · November 2017

Thank you to everyone who replied. I don't feel like getting into a this way or that way is the right way discussion. I've friended those who mentioned they eat similarly to me. Thanks for answering!

Forums get to be touchy when you talk about protein, vegan, plant based....so I just want to say thanks for your concerns to those who are worried...and thanks for responding to those who are similar to me.

Grimmerick · November 2017

I was eating at a low protein level, oh my gosh it just didn't go well for me, I started losing more hair and my nails broke very easily, among other things. I was at 40 grams a day, sometimes more sometimes less. Might not affect ya'll the same way it did me but just wanted to put it out there, just in case you start noticing the same thing. It took me a while to figure out it was the protein, I thought it was hormonal. Anyways good luck to you!

VintageFeline · November 2017

OP, you may want to post in the Intros sub forum as well, you might have more success. Given the subject of this area of the forum it's inevitable people are going to comment on recommended nutritional minimums.

Lean59man · November 2017

_AshLynn wrote: »

Is there anyone else on a high carb low protein diet/lifestyle out there? I average about 70%carb 20%fat and 10%protein. I know there are several people out there that are opposite...but I was wondering if anyone else does well on this too here on mfp.

Not me.

However, I also don't believe in high protein diets.

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