Macro-nutrients guidelines and food choices

bear_nakey
bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Hello to all, and preferably those who are more focused on their macro nutrients (although any tips I'd gladly take!).
I have recently started working out with pt, and he recommended my carbs stay at 75g or less, my protein at 100 or more, and my fat at less than 50.
That being said, I am having a really hard time finding things that are low enough in carbs, but high in protein! I also want to stay withing my calorie goal. I don't want to eat meat all the time, but that seems to be the only low carb thing around. I really want to have a well-balanced, affordable meals and snacks, with some being easy and quick to make. I also want to find some that I can sneak past the fam! :p
Any tips, websites, etc. is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!!!

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  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    bump! :D
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    lean meats

    fish

    cheese

    eggs

    greek yogurt

    cottage cheese
  • karinaes
    karinaes Posts: 570 Member
    lean meats

    fish

    cheese

    eggs

    greek yogurt

    cottage cheese

    & protein shakes.
  • bear_nakey
    bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
    ^^^ACG67, will I end up with abs like yours?! :D:p I couldn't resist, the abs are rockin'! ^^^
  • Yovocheko
    Yovocheko Posts: 10
    Hello to all, and preferably those who are more focused on their macro nutrients (although any tips I'd gladly take!).
    I have recently started working out with pt, and he recommended my carbs stay at 75g or less, my protein at 100 or more, and my fat at less than 50.
    That being said, I am having a really hard time finding things that are low enough in carbs, but high in protein! I also want to stay withing my calorie goal. I don't want to eat meat all the time, but that seems to be the only low carb thing around. I really want to have a well-balanced, affordable meals and snacks, with some being easy and quick to make. I also want to find some that I can sneak past the fam! :p
    Any tips, websites, etc. is greatly appreciated!!

    Thanks!!!


    fact: low carb diet works
    fact: normal carb diet works

    there was a recent article where a professor in kansas ate twinkies (and other little debbie) for 10 weeks every three hours, with a protein shake and a serving of veges (he did drink water) and lost 27 pounds. Calorie intake is what matters most, not the nutritional value. eat the recommended values (55-60% carb, 30-35% fat, and 10-15% protein) and make sure you are under your daily energy needs to help with weight loss.. this will lead to "behavior" changes but not crash dieting. eat healthy, but eat right. your body needs the carbs, especially if you are working out!


    http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html
    the article on twinkie eating
  • bear_nakey
    bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
    I understand that, but that wasn't my question. I didn't ask, " what is the best way to lose weight?" I asked for tips or websites to further aide me in the lifestyle change of my choosing.
    I am trying to lose body fat and build muscle, and since my personal trainer has very little body fat, and lots of muscle, I am going to do what he suggests.
    On a side note, Twinkies would be the longest surviving 'food' on the planet, should man kind disappear. . . why would a person want to subject their body to something like that?! May as well eat the plastic wrapping too, it's probably better for you. . .
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I understand that, but that wasn't my question. I didn't ask, " what is the best way to lose weight?" I asked for tips or websites to further aide me in the lifestyle change of my choosing.
    I am trying to lose body fat and build muscle, and since my personal trainer has very little body fat, and lots of muscle, I am going to do what he suggests.
    On a side note, Twinkies would be the longest surviving 'food' on the planet, should man kind disappear. . . why would a person want to subject their body to something like that?! May as well eat the plastic wrapping too, it's probably better for you. . .

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com
    http://www.alanaragon.com
    http://www.leangains.com
  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    roasted soy nuts are are a decent snack choice if you're trying to skew your carb/protein ratio towards the protein a little. I also try to include a lot of black beans into my dinners through casseroles and chili etc.
  • bear_nakey
    bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
    roasted soy nuts are are a decent snack choice if you're trying to skew your carb/protein ratio towards the protein a little. I also try to include a lot of black beans into my dinners through casseroles and chili etc.
    I did that last night, I made black bean with turkey chili. I also used the dried beans as oppose to the canned ones, made a huge difference in taste! Beans should be eaten in moderation, from what I understand though. :/

    I need to be sneaky with the family too, if they know it's good for them, the world could end!!!! :p
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I find it much easier to hit my protein goal if I make sure I have some "significant' protein with each meal, rather than trying to cram it all into 1 or 2 meals.

    eggs in the morning.
    cold cuts at lunch (high in sodium, trying to find a better option)
    lean meat at dinner (lean steak, chicken, fish, etc)

    Peanut butter, cottage cheese, beef jerky, protein powder are all good things to incorporate into meals/snacks to help boost your protein intake.
  • karinaes
    karinaes Posts: 570 Member
    feel free to look at my diary! :) ..i'm trying to take in AT LEAST .90 grams of protein per pound (of me!) lol .which is about 110 grams of protein daily which is a lot compared to the average 123 lbs, 23 year old young woman. but, i don't want to lose my muscle mass! ;)

    good luck girl!
  • bear_nakey
    bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
    Note to self: must learn to love eggs and cottage cheese :/
  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    Note to self: must learn to love eggs and cottage cheese :/

    I can tolerate eggs, but sometimes the sodium in the cottage cheese is a deal breaker for me.
  • bear_nakey
    bear_nakey Posts: 340 Member
    It's a texture thing for me!! Like my eggs have to be practically solid, and the lumpiness in the cottage cheese is questionable. Oddly enough, I can handle pudding. . . but NOT Jell-o. . . *shivers*
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I'm that way about some things... get yourself a Magic Bullet or similar high speed food processor and run the food through that for a minute. It'll all but liquify it, no more lumps.
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