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    Food Ratios - I think I messed up.

    Okay so I went out to Spark People as I cannot get to the Fitday website. After putting in all of my food that I consumed yesterday I feel that I have totally messed up. I think my protien intake is just to high.

    I consumed 1445 in calories, 36g Carbs, 90g of fat, and 121g of protien.

    I know someone has told me how it all breaks down, but that is not helping me I guess. I just think I am taking in to much. I just want food as of late... not that it is bad food - I will eat meat if I have to. I just want to eat.

    HELP.
    How does one become a butterfly?
    You must want to fly so much that you're willing to give up being a caterpillar.

    Shauna
    re-Start Weight: 250 lbs. 01/08/10
    240 lbs.
    230 lbs.
    220 lbs.
    GW 145


    Tags: food, messed, ratios
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    Re: Food Ratios - I think I messed up.

    All right... so that means approximately 34% protein, 56% fat and 10% carbs. It is not ideal, but it is not terribly bad. Add more fat to your meals (you're off by about 30 g of fat), cut down on the meat and you'll be fine.

    Excess protein is converted into sugar, so eating too much meat is indeed not helping you.

    If you are on induction, your appetite should be suppressed by now. Did you add any new food? Check all the foods you are eating for hidden sugars. TOM can give cravings, too.

    How much water are you drinking? Are you exercising?
    "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

    -- Theodore Roosevelt

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      Re: Food Ratios - I think I messed up.

      Okay, so that makes a lot more sense to me. If protein will turn into sugar that could explain the cravings too. I kept wondering what was wrong with me...

      I have been on extended induction for some time now. I thought about moving on to owl, but get in my veggies already. When i tried dairy things got out of control so I went back down. But couldnt figure out the cravings.

      Thank you so much for taking a look at this for me. I will cut back on the meat & get a little extra olive oil in there. Thanks again Georgiana!
      How does one become a butterfly?
      You must want to fly so much that you're willing to give up being a caterpillar.

      Shauna
      re-Start Weight: 250 lbs. 01/08/10
      240 lbs.
      230 lbs.
      220 lbs.
      GW 145


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        Re: Food Ratios - I think I messed up.

        There is an interesting 'sticky thread' in the forum about how to add fat etc, I will look for it and post the link

        Here it is - in the 14-day induction forum
        Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/17102-how-much-fat-do-i-need-eat.html
        Last edited by Elizellen; February 18, 2009, 03:45 PM. Reason: to add link
        Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
        Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



        Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





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