Quick question

[neutronnorman]

I'm presently consuming on the average, 2,257 cal. My fat is 191 g, protein 194 g and carbs 18g. The average macro split is 67% fat, 3% carb, and 30% protein. But there are days that my percentages for fat are a little down. I mean, the lowest fat percent consumed one day was 63%. I keep my carb range between 14-24 grams. Is that okay? Or does every meal have to be 65-30-5? What happens if i eat a high protein meal one hour but by daily intake comes close to the 65-30-5 +/- 2%?

Will it stall me? So far I've been dropping weight, not dihydrogen monoxide like a mad man.

Thanks,
Norman

[liv]

No I would not worry too much about the percentages. If what you are doing works for you that is just great. I think one reason your carbs come out as low is that you are eating a fair amount of calories so it is just a proportion thing. If you are losing - getting your veggies - drinking water - taking supplements - feeling good, then keep going.

[C P]

Hi Norman

I would say that your percentages are fine. I don't think that the percentages are mentioned in the DANDR book, but were arrived at by a later analysis of 'typical' induction menus. I have treated them as a guideline to aim for, but not set in stone. Technically, induction levels for carbs should be up to 20 - you mention 24 some days? Although did I read in another post of yours that you are doing an awful lot of exercise? 24 is more like a level one of OWL intake, but again, your average intake will probably work out OK, and you're dropping weight like billy-o! (You will probably get some more articulate answers shortly!)

Back to the percentages - I'd say treat them as a guideline, but don't get hung up on them.

When are you thinking of moving up to OWL anyway?

CP

Edited to say - Liv - I wasn't suggesting you are inarticulate - I was talking about my own ramblings!

[neutronnorman]

Yup, the 24 grams was a fluke. I'm usually consume 10-15g. Yes I do work out very hard. Today I squated 6 sets for a total (reps multiplied by weight) of 52,140 lb. Then a similar treatment for dealifts right afterwards. This afternoon I did chest, shoulders and triceps with comparable weights. The squats took 21 minutes to complete. I usually bump up the reps, weights and shorten my time in the gym every day I workout. Tomorrow is cardio at the crack of dawn then back, traps, biceps and forearms in the afternoon.

Thanks for your reply, I kinda figured out that the best wat to keep track is by the weekly mean:

Thanks for your help!

[mitzimarie]

Yep, I agree with the others - you're doing fine! The percentages are just a guideline.