Anyone know a good high protien diet but not completely cutt

I set my goals to 40/30/30 carb/fat/protein. I allow myself 1 bread/pasta/rice/cracker/etc type of food a day and get the rest of my carbs from veggies and fruit. To get in the protein I usually do a protein shake in the morning to five me a jump start of the protein. I try to plan my meals and snacks in advance choosing high protien versions of the foods I like. So greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt, simply smart non-fat milk instead of skim milk. I don't have a specific diet I follow I just make it work within the limits I've set for myself. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

Yes I agree as I couldnt exercise on no carbs no energy so Im looking to increase protien but I was worried 50% carbs was bad?

Many programs ask for 40/30/30 carb/prot/fat, but if that's too little carbs for you, just go as low as you can! Experiment.

Something ranging between 40-50% carbs would allow you to get in enough protein I'd think. I've heard things ranging from 1g per kg of bodyweight to 1g per pound of bodyweight for protein. I generally aim for something in between.

tuna is an excellent cheap protein source
protein powders are low cal protein option, I like Optimal Nutrition, 100% Whey Gold
Egg Whites if calorie level will not allow whole eggs in your diet
Lean meats, Chicken, Fish, Lean Beef, Lean pork options
Low fat milk , yougurts and cheese in small amounts, though can be calorie dense, so depends on your calorie plan

Basically just eating normal foods, and adding those in works well

I do a 40/30/30 plan - and we just eat real food. Though i do add in a protein shake or two daily, depending on how I am meeting my protein goals that day. I am usually a bit lower on the carbs, not by choice, just the way it works out.

I do 1 gram per 1 lb lean body weight. So its roughly 100 plus grams of protein for me a day.

Pita bread makes nice sandwiches for lunch Oatmeal or Kashi Go Lean Crunch for breakfast (I usually par with a protein shake), or a nice omelet

Something ranging between 40-50% carbs would allow you to get in enough protein I'd think. I've heard things ranging from 1g per kg of bodyweight to 1g per pound of bodyweight. I generally aim for something in between.

Im lost on the last bit 1g per lb of body weight oh I started at 229lbs so I can have 229g of carbs? sorry :huh:

Woops!!! I meant for protein. Edited accordingly.

This is going to depend on your individual body's metabolism. Everyone is different. A ratio that is perfect for one person may be horrible for another person. That's why there are perfectly healthy vegans, and there are also perfectly healthy paleo eaters.

With that said, there are certain minimums you need to survive. For example, your body needs fat in order to maintain your cells, especially as a woman, so don't let that get less than 25-30%. Many people go much higher and can still lose weight, if they're also limiting their carbs.
The MFP guidelines for protein are the bare minimum for a person who is trying to maintain their weight. Protein is needed to build & repair muscle, hair, and fingernails, and it's also a part of the chemical reaction that burns fat. So if you are exercising at all, or trying to lose weight, I'd raise your ratio of protein. But again, how much you raise it depends on you. Standard starting point is to figure out your lean body mass in pounds & eat that much protein per day if you're building muscle / exercising, and if you're trying to lose weight, just eat your total body weight in protein per day. So, for example, I started out weighing over 300 lb so I was eating 300g protein per day for a while there.

My doc has me on a ratio of 5% carbs, 30% fat, 65% protein and it has worked wonders for me. But as I said, the optimum ratio will be different for each person. You just have to experiment to see what works for you.

Which means that most pre-packaged one-size-fits-all diet plans don't work for a lot of people. And it's not just your metabolism, it's also your lifestyle. To be sustainable long-term, find something that works with the way you live & the types of food you like to eat. Personally, I'm not going to come home after a long day's work & then fix a fancy meal. I'm more likely to pop open a can of cat food for the cat and a can of tuna for me & hope I don't accidentally get them mixed up. Again, you just have to figure out what works for YOU. Good luck!