Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 I know the most important thing about the diet is getting the right ratio of fat, (75%-80% of calories). It seems most people are concerned with too much protein, but what about too much fat. I find at the end of some days on fitday that my fat ratio is 85-90%, especially when I consume egg drinks for all 3 of my meals with no veggies. Too much fat? My drink is usually 4 eggs, 2tbs VCO, and 2tbs butter. I've read in past posts that too much fat w/o protein can cause nausea or upset stomach. I seem to feel okay, but I understand that the body converts most of the protein into carbs. I guess what I'm asking is too much fat as concerning as too much protein. Fat seems to be stressed the most. On another note, it seems my appetite is increasing! I think the Enzymes definetely help with this. I used to eat just under 2000 cals a day, now I'm eating like 2500. My die-off symptoms are finally starting to minimize as well! The raw egg drink is sooooo good!! I usually have it for breakfast and lunch. Happy Holidays everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 --- <carrieberrie3619@...> wrote: > stomach. I seem to feel okay, but I > understand that the body converts most of the > protein into carbs. Hi , Only 58% of protein can convert into glucose, and the process for this is called gluconeogenesis (I'll call it GNG for short). The thing is that GNG is a very intense process for the body so it doesn't do it for all protein, only protein eaten in excess of the body's needs, and only to make enough glucose in the abscence of other carb sources such as veggies. You can't really get too much fat as the body will excrete excess in the urine. However it is important to get enough protein for the day to meet the needs of your body. Your body uses protein to build/repair muscles, grow hair and nails, etc. so you want to get enough to cover your basic needs. Otherwise your body will break down your own tissues, including the heart which is a muscle. Also your body doesn't have any *need* for carbs even veggies, but veggies have a lot of other things in them that make it worth eating them despite the carbs. Lots of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, particularly green veggies. So I would recommend you start off by planning your meals in advance for the day. First calculate your veggies, and set a goal for how much of what you are going to eat on fitday. Next add your protein in until you reach the right calculation for you. Then finally add more fat in until you reach the right ratio. You can add animal fats in at this point, or VCO or olive oil. I eat really fatty beef so I don't have to add too much more fat in. Luv, Debby San , CA ------------- Become a mentor. Nothing will reveal your weaknesses faster. Nothing will better motivate you to overcome your weaknesses. My son Hunter Hudson (10/11/04) http://debbypadilla.0catch.com/hunter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 > > I find I have the opposite problem from and tend toward 60% > fat 30% protien 10% carbs and have to struggle many days to keep > protien that low, If my fats get too high I get very naseated. I > feel like this is due to my high exercise level and my have an > autoimmune disease and needing to rebuild. Do other with either of > the two issues also have the need for more protien? > > Is this ratio ok? ==>Yes that ratio is okay. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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