Fitday question

[CherTLC4u]

I'm not mathmatical at all so I'd like someone to explain this to me please.

When I put my breakfast in Fitday, it already says that my fat is 69%, carbs 10% and Protien 21%.

This is what I had:
3 eggs scrambled (no butter)
1/4 cup onions
1oz Cream Cheese
Coffee
1.5T heavy whipping cream

I'm in a panic! :yikes

Are these numbers going to change throughout the day? Right now, I dont want to eat another thing!

:help

[Moochiecat]

That's just one meal...don't sweat it! You want to have a look at it at the end of the day, not meal by meal, ok?
If you're eating according to the Rules with the proper amounts from the Acceptable Foods list, it'll sit you pretty much where you need to be for the day. :yes

[dazza1972]

The percentages are of the total. As you add other foods throughout the day the percentages will change.

When you add the other meals on, the percentages won't add on to each other, the percentage will adjust as the day goes on. They will always add up to 100% no matter how much you eat.

Hope this helps.

[CherTLC4u]

OK ... I see it now --DUH!!

But now my stats are:
Fat: 67%
Protien: 22%
Carbs: 11%

Greens beans are HIGH in carbs!

[Elizellen]

Which is why raw green beans (string) are on the 1-cup list. They have 7.85g total carbs less 3.75 fibre making just over 4 carbs per cup according to www.fitday.com.
Remember this is not a 'no carbs' way of eating and over half of your up to 20 carbs each day should be taken up of veggies so you might be well within the rules if you have up to one cup of beans plus 2 cups from the 2-3 cup list. :yes
If you are worried about your intake numbers why not make your fitday account 'public' (scroll down the home page and click on the button to get the url to post)
Then post this url in the 'review my menu' forum to see if anyone can help you 'tweak' your menus if necessary or reassure you that you are on the right track :hug

[Desertthorn]

Cher so what did your day end up with?

[CherTLC4u]

My day ended up ok...

Fat: 67
Carbs: 11
Protien: 22

I dont understand the fiber thing tho. Anyone can explain?

[Isabeau]

To get your net carbs on fitday, take a look at the total gram number of carbs, then subract the grams of fibre. That is your net carb count. Looks to me you have to get your carbs down, and your protein up. 1/4 cup of onions, especially if chopped, is up there on the carb count, and why they're on the 1 cup per day veggie list. So, if you had a cup of green beans too, you're over on that other veggie list limit.

[Moochiecat]

Give this a read as well:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=66107