Is anyone else having this problem?

[Guest guest]

I seem to be having problems keeping my protein/fat ratios in check.

In order for me to get enough protein in my day my fat is almost

always over the 20% mark and if I count my tablespoon of

UDO's...forget it!

[Guest guest]

what proteins are you eating?

felicity

[Guest guest]

I will include a sample menu. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

Cal Fat Carb Prot

Turkey Bacon (3 slices) 60 2 0 9

Texmati Br Rice 1/2 C 116 1 24 3

1 whole egg 75 5 1 6

Tuna Salad (1 T lite mayo) 221 8 6 37

Honeydew 1 slice 56 0 15 1

Lettuce 2 C 13 0 2 1

Low Fat Dress 2T 45 2 5 1

Krackers 100 4 11 5

Hummus 1.5 T 37 2 4 1

Myoplex Lite 200 3 20 25

Lean Cuisine Thai Chx 220 4 29 17

Gr Beans 27 0 6 1

_____ _____ _____ _____

Fat24% Carb 39% Prt 37% 1170 30 122 107

ADD:

UDO's Oil 1T 125 15 0 0

_____ _____ ____ _____

Fat31% Carb 35% Prt 34% 1295 44 122 107

_____________________________________________________________________

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> what proteins are you eating?

> felicity

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[Guest guest]

I agree with an earlier poster, change the whole egg to egg white if

you are really concerned. Don't worry about the UDOs portion of

fat. That's what ALL the fitness and health experts say, and I am

choosing to believe them.

Honestly, I don't worry about the % if it is not totally outrageous,

which 24% is not to me. Are you having trouble and looking for the

problem, or just number crunching and worrying?

Barbara

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> > what proteins are you eating?

> > felicity

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>

[Guest guest]

yes, if it were me, i'd be ok with 24% fat as long as it's healthy

fat and your calories are where you want them and the protein/ carb

ratio is where you want it -- it's good enough

especially if it's keeping you satisfied and happy

felicity

[Guest guest]

I agree. Last challenge, I was way too obsessed with number crunching. I think

I hampered myself b/c I shot for a calorie goal every day. As says, your

body gets used to that, and it's better to let your hunger guide you to high and

low days. I wouldn't be overly concerned with a few percent. Also, you don't

need to count your UDOs as part of your daily fat. This challenge, I'm doing

more palm/fist and not weighing myself every day and I'm already more relaxed!

Also, decided to change up the variety of my food. I think that will help me see

better results too. Just had a sweet potato with dinner, which I previously

wouldn't have b/c it was so high in carbs. Anyway, good luck and don't fret!

Felicity <Felizatee@...> wrote: yes, if it were me, i'd be ok with 24%

fat as long as it's healthy

fat and your calories are where you want them and the protein/ carb

ratio is where you want it -- it's good enough

especially if it's keeping you satisfied and happy

felicity

[Guest guest]

Elise, first off, don't include UDO's (or flax oil or fish oil, if

you use it). EFA (essential fatty acids) actually help you 'lose'

fat, so it is ok to not include it. The only time this isnt the

case is if someone is sucking back 2+ Tbs oil a day! LOL

If you are following BFL guidelines, you will come in around 20%

fat, but it can be higher depending on your protein sources. For

instance, some fattier cuts of meat, cheese, salmon will bring your

% fat up.

I don't think it is all that important as long as you focus on

portion control (small meals 6X day). I know many days I follow

more 'zone' ratios (30 p/30 f/40c) and the fat is still melting

off.

More important than the fat % is the type of fat. If you are eating

mostly healthy fats (not saturated, or trans fat), then you should

be ok.

>

> I seem to be having problems keeping my protein/fat ratios in

check.

> In order for me to get enough protein in my day my fat is almost

> always over the 20% mark and if I count my tablespoon of

> UDO's...forget it!

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you ALL for your replies!! I miss the most obvious (easy)

things sometimes!! So I was just wanting to make sure that I wasn't

the only one who couldn't figure out how to get the ratios exactly

right! )

Also, thanks for the tip about the UDO's not counting toward my

daily balance of cals, fat, carbs and protein. It's a little scarey

for me to just ignore those 125 calories but I am going to take all

of your advice and do it. BTW - I am one of the few who absolutely

LOVE the taste of the UDO's (lucky me)!! But one tablespoon should

do me, I think!

Thanks again everyone!!

>

> Elise, first off, don't include UDO's (or flax oil or fish oil, if

> you use it). EFA (essential fatty acids) actually help you 'lose'

> fat, so it is ok to not include it. The only time this isnt the

> case is if someone is sucking back 2+ Tbs oil a day! LOL

>

> If you are following BFL guidelines, you will come in around 20%

> fat, but it can be higher depending on your protein sources. For

> instance, some fattier cuts of meat, cheese, salmon will bring

your

> % fat up.

>

> I don't think it is all that important as long as you focus on

> portion control (small meals 6X day). I know many days I follow

> more 'zone' ratios (30 p/30 f/40c) and the fat is still melting

> off.

>

> More important than the fat % is the type of fat. If you are

eating

> mostly healthy fats (not saturated, or trans fat), then you should

> be ok.

>

>

>

> >

> > I seem to be having problems keeping my protein/fat ratios in

> check.

> > In order for me to get enough protein in my day my fat is almost

> > always over the 20% mark and if I count my tablespoon of

> > UDO's...forget it!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you ALL for your replies!! I miss the most obvious (easy)

things sometimes!! So I was just wanting to make sure that I wasn't

the only one who couldn't figure out how to get the ratios exactly

right! )

Also, thanks for the tip about the UDO's not counting toward my

daily balance of cals, fat, carbs and protein. It's a little scarey

for me to just ignore those 125 calories but I am going to take all

of your advice and do it. BTW - I am one of the few who absolutely

LOVE the taste of the UDO's (lucky me)!! But one tablespoon should

do me, I think!

Thanks again everyone!!

>

> Elise, first off, don't include UDO's (or flax oil or fish oil, if

> you use it). EFA (essential fatty acids) actually help you 'lose'

> fat, so it is ok to not include it. The only time this isnt the

> case is if someone is sucking back 2+ Tbs oil a day! LOL

>

> If you are following BFL guidelines, you will come in around 20%

> fat, but it can be higher depending on your protein sources. For

> instance, some fattier cuts of meat, cheese, salmon will bring

your

> % fat up.

>

> I don't think it is all that important as long as you focus on

> portion control (small meals 6X day). I know many days I follow

> more 'zone' ratios (30 p/30 f/40c) and the fat is still melting

> off.

>

> More important than the fat % is the type of fat. If you are

eating

> mostly healthy fats (not saturated, or trans fat), then you should

> be ok.

>

>

>

> >

> > I seem to be having problems keeping my protein/fat ratios in

> check.

> > In order for me to get enough protein in my day my fat is almost

> > always over the 20% mark and if I count my tablespoon of

> > UDO's...forget it!

> >

>