Can someone recommend a 40, 30, 30 breakfast?

NWCountryGal
NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
40% protein, 30% carbs, 30% fat? I have the same old thing but I am changing up and trying to stick to those numbers or close:)

Any ideas welcome!! ty much, denise:drinker: :drinker:

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  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    I found a lot in mfp search, sorry I didn't do that first, but welcome to reply;)
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
    3/4 cup of egg whites
    1 egg
    30 g of Kraft tex mex cheese
    whatever veggies you want to add (I use mushrooms, spinach leaves and tomatoes on occasion)
    pinch of salt and pepper

    Make into an omelet or scrambled eggs :)
  • thinnnnnnner
    thinnnnnnner Posts: 89
    You can search based on percentages? How?
  • sbarbry
    sbarbry Posts: 38
    Maybe I should research before I ask, but here goes. What is this 40, 30, 30 and is this something I should be doing?
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    I have my macros set at that level.

    I've seen the ratio thrown around more in bodybuilding forums for the macros for a "cutting" (fat burning with muscle mass retention) diet than anything.

    I think the "Zone" diet is actually 30% protein 40% carbs, 30% fat.

    IMO it's a really good macro goal for weightloss as bodyfat. Not sure if there is an actual written program with it.

    Oh, and sorry for the sidetrack OP. What I would eat is probably extremely bland and boring to be a suggestion.
  • YoYo1951
    YoYo1951 Posts: 370
    bump
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    I'm just learning about the percentages of protein, carbs and fats(good fats)and it is something you can study up on here at MFP. MFP sets you up in your food diary but you can also customize it at your discretion. I think those numbers are pretty typical for most people but I am just learning as I mentioned;)

    Thanks all for your replies, denise:drinker: :drinker:
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    I'm just learning about the percentages of protein, carbs and fats(good fats)and it is something you can study up on here at MFP. MFP sets you up in your food diary but you can also customize it at your discretion. I think those numbers are pretty typical for most people but I am just learning as I mentioned;)

    Thanks all for your replies, denise:drinker: :drinker:

    Keep in mind that as long as your total intake is in a reasonable spot, you don't really need to eat each meal with a specific protein/carb/fat content.

    You can do so if you'd like, but you'd be placing an unnecessary restriction on your diet. I find it's best to remove as many rules as possible for adherence.
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    I agree and it will be like me to slack off once I have a handle on it, keep it simple etc. Thank you for this because it is always good to be reminded. I want to enjoy my new lifestyle, if I take the fun out of it I won't want it anymore:happy: denise:drinker: :drinker:
    I'm just learning about the percentages of protein, carbs and fats(good fats)and it is something you can study up on here at MFP. MFP sets you up in your food diary but you can also customize it at your discretion. I think those numbers are pretty typical for most people but I am just learning as I mentioned;)

    Thanks all for your replies, denise:drinker: :drinker:

    Keep in mind that as long as your total intake is in a reasonable spot, you don't really need to eat each meal with a specific protein/carb/fat content.

    You can do so if you'd like, but you'd be placing an unnecessary restriction on your diet. I find it's best to remove as many rules as possible for adherence.
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