percentage of calories?

[lizzie]

ok, so i know the usda recommends 50% of your calories should come from carbs and 30% from protein and 30% from fats. here is my question....does anyone know what the biggest loser recommends? i've heard 40-40-20 and 40-30-30. thanks for your response! lizzie

[Missy]

I eat 50% carbs
35% protein
15-20% fats

I'm not sure what the book recommends though, sorry I can't help you more.

[lizzie]

thanks missy!! congrats on your weight loss!

[FrugalSue]

Missy and others, I would be interested in learning how to get the percentage of protein higher. I don't like a lot of protein foods and I'm lucky if I can make myself eat 20% of my calories in the form of protein. Once I tried an Atkins type diet, but after a few days I couldn't stand the sight of another egg or piece of meat. I do like soy products, but the rest of my family doesn't. Any suggestions? Sue

[Missy]

Hmm, there are lots of things you could try for protein. I'll list some and see what you think.

Egg Whites
Omega 3 Eggs
Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Turkey/Chicken sticks (like a pepperette)
Tuna
Fish
Turkey/Chicken Breast
Low Fat Cheese
Green veggies have protein...green beans, lentils, brocolli
Skim Milk
Low Fat Yogurt
Tofu

Or if you go to a nutrition/supplements store you can buy whey protein powder that you can mix with water or milk as a protein shake.

[FrugalSue]

Good suggestions, Missy. I have been mostly avoiding cheese because I haven't investigated low fat types. I will look into that.